# 001: Diagnosis and Treatment of Terminal Delirium, 2nd ed
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Source:
Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC)
Synopsis:
Background: Some degree of loss of cognitive function occurs in most patients in the week or two before death. The typical scenario presented to housestaff is a late-night call from a ward nurse saying, “Mr. Jones is confused, what should we do”. This Fast Fact reviews assessment and management issues in terminal delirium.
Vol/Page/Date:
July 2005
Resource Type:
Other
Author/Source:
Weissman, D.E.