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Learning objectives After reading this article it is anticipated the reader will be able to: 1. identify drugs that may contribute to a delirium 2. recognise different ways in which delirium can present 3. describe the main objectives of management 4. describe the main interventions to manage delirium 5. outline some of the interpersonal issues in managing delirium Delirium—also known...
Perceptions about what constitutes depression contribute to poor knowledge of the condition amongst non-psychiatric medical and nursing staff. Stereotypes about ageing and depression go some way to explaining why depression remains under-recognised and under addressed in older people. This paper highlights some of the factors that contribute to the missed or misdiagnosis of depression. It also makes...
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