Abstract:Introduction:Delirium is common but often under-diagnosed. Early detection and diagnosis are vital for better prognosis, placing emphasis on the quality of the admission clerking. NICE recommends using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) when assessing such patients. For a delirium diagnosis patients have to fulfill the CAM criteria.Aim:To establish if the CAM is a useful tool in clerking patients presenting with confusion.Objectives:Assess uptake of the CAMIdentify how many patients presenting with confusio… Show more
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