Delirium vs Dementia?: An Approach to the Patient with Delirium

Hey Clerk Commuters! 

Today we will be discussing delirium, a common issue on the internal medicine wards and one that can be challenging for medical students to diagnose. This episode will cover the following topics:

• Delirium vs. dementia 
• The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
• Common causes of delirium (DIMS) 
• A case example 

This episode was edited by Dr. Eric Wong, a staff geriatrician at Unity Health. 

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Written by: Zoe McManus
Script Edited by: Dr. Eric Wong
Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.