An Unfolding Case of Delirium, Dementia, and Depression

An Unfolding Case of Delirium, Dementia, and Depression
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
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Product ID: 18816

Abstract: 

This is an unfolding case of a man with depression (initially), dementia, and delirium. Issues of driving and dementia are explored. This has been used with students, residents, and interdisciplinary groups.

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Educational objectives: 

Goal is to introduce learners to key issues in diagnosing and managing depression, dementia, and delirium. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe normal changes of cognition with aging. 2. Describe the risk factors, prevalence and clinical course of delirium, dementia, and depression. 3. Compare and contrast the clinical features of delirium, dementia, and depression. 4. List and describe common screening and diagnostic tools for delirium, dementia, and depression. 5. Describe management techniques for the above syndromes, with a focus on your own discipline.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

We have used this on 40+ learners, including practicing physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, residents, and medical students. We have used this in faculty development and residency teaching. This unfolding case takes about 1 and 1/2 hours; the material covered can be adapted to the sophistication level of the learners involved.

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Date posted: 
Wed, 01/28/2009
Date last updated: 
Mon, 11/23/2009
CME credits available: 
No
Has this product been peer reviewed?: 
No
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Contact person/corresponding author: 
Dr. C. Bree Johnston (bree.johnston@ucsf.edu)
Authors: 
Michael Harper
Dr. C. Bree Johnston
NLM Citation:
Harper, M and Johnston, C. An Unfolding Case of Delirium, Dementia, and Depression. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/18816
APA Citation:
Harper, M and Johnston, C. (2009). An Unfolding Case of Delirium, Dementia, and Depression. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from http://www.pogoe.org/productid/18816