Tales from the Front Line: Delirium

The basics, often overlooked.

“Just run that by me again,” I say, fully aware of the complexity of the situation we're dealing with.

“Well, my mum saw the GP four days ago and was treated with antibiotics for a leg infection,” she says.

“But since then, she’s been confused and living alone; no one has been in to check on her, and she hasn't taken the antibiotics.” 

Delirium is a clinic…