The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

How to Treat and Assess Delirium in Older Patients

12.26.2022 - By Pocket Psychiatry: A Carlat PodcastPlay

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Treatment of delirium involves the correction of the underlying medical disturbance. But how do we best think through potential causes? Dr. Aziz shares his systematic approach and clinical pearls in conducting a physical exam and ordering the appropriate work-up.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=2988)Published On: 12/26/22Duration: 18 minutes, 22 secondsReferenced Article: “Assessing and Treating Delirium in Older Adults (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4050-assessing-and-treating-delirium-in-older-adults),” The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report, July 2022Rehan Aziz, MD, and Zachary Davis, BS have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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