The difficulty of delirium diagnosis, the lac...

In this episode of podcast we explore two clinical dilemmas - unrecognised drug side effects, and the outcomes from hip and knee replacements. When an unrecognised adverse drug effect is mistaken for a new symptom, the resulting prescribing cascade can end in polypharmacy and pot ...  Afficher plus

Referrals for ADHD and autism assessments have reached unprecedented levels, leaving NHS waiting lists stretched into years and families struggling to access support. But is the rise driven by a genuine increase in neurodevelopmental conditions, increased awareness, or systemic o ...  Afficher plus

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from the New England Journal of Medicine, entitled ““Increasing Prevalence of Artemisinin-Resistant HRP2-Negative Malaria in Eritrea.”

In the second half of our episode, we begin by taking a closer look at the ...

Dr. Mark Oldham, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University of Rochester Medical Center, President-Elect of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, further explores delirium. This episode covers the p ...  Afficher plus

Lisa and Sara talk to Geriatrician Dr Emma Vardy & GP Dr Helen Martin all about Delirium. If we pick delirium up early and treat the right cause it can make a world of difference to patients and families. They share some great tips on how to diagnose and remember the list of c ...

Our healthcare columnist MaryJane Hampton takes a look at how delirium can complicate a patient's stay in hospital, and why it's worthwhile keeping a close watch on patients who are at risk.