Table 1.

Description of excluded cases

Number Excluded	Rationale
N=15	Primary mental illness; case referred to Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Team
N=15	Repeat evaluation time <1 year
N=7	No discharge recommendation provided
N=3	Patient transferred to another medical facility
N=3	Death prior to discharge
N=2	24/7 Palliative care upon discharge (unrelated to cognitive status)
N=1 (each)	Leaving against medical advice (AMA) 24/7 Care upon discharge due to sensory limitation Erroneous medical record Unclear discharge/transfer to another country