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. 2004 Mar;75(3):362–367. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2003.023366

Delirium

A Burns 1, A Gallagley 1, J Byrne 1
PMCID: PMC1738952  PMID: 14966146

Abstract

Delirium is a common cause of mortality and morbidity in older people in hospital, and indicates severe illness in younger patients. Identification of risk factors, education of professional carers, and a systematic approach to management can improve the outcome of the syndrome. Physicians should be aware that delirium sufferers often have an awareness of their experience, which may be belied by their varying grasp of reality.

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