PALLIATIVE CARE
Delirium in advanced disease
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Dr Dylan Harris
Specialist Registrar in Palliative Medicine, Ty Olwen, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL, UK; dgharris{at}doctors.org.uk
Delirium in advanced disease, while common, is often not recognised or poorly treated. The aim of management of delirium is to assess and treat reversible causes in combination with environmental, psychological and pharmacological intervention to control symptoms. Delirium presents significant distress and impedes communication between patients and their families at the end of life. A structured approach to recognise, assess and manage delirium is essential for all clinicians caring for patients with terminal illness.
Abbreviations: DRS, Delirium Rating Scale; MDAS, Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale; MMSE, Mini Mental State Examination
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