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New confusion has a name: why I built Delirium Support
Families are often first to notice delirium, but they are rarely given a name for what is happening or a clear guide to what to do next.
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Patient and family experience, communication and distress.
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The Forest of Revolving Nightmares : a personal account of experiencing delirium
By Dr Sharmella Summan The doctors and nurses saved my life. The porter soothed my despairing soul. My family, despite my resistance, loved my heart back together.
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We should always inform families of a patient’s diagnosis of delirium
We all know that healthcare systems could do better in detecting delirium – this remains a major priority. But we know from studies that even in patients with a diagnosis that families are often left in the dark.Many families do not know what delirium is and how to recognise it. So when sitting with their family member with delirium they may think that the person has developed dementia …