SAQ 1213 – Altered behaviour in an elderly patient

A 75-year-old man is brought to ED by his daughter. She is concerned that his behaviour has changed over the last 1-2 weeks. She lives close by and visits three times weekly. He lives alone and is usually independent in self-care. You are considering dementia, delirium and depression.

Fill in the table to demonstrate how you differentiate dementia, delirium and depression.

(Marked out of 9.0)
Feature | Dementia | Delirium | Depression<br /> Onset | | |<br /> Course | | |<br /> Sleep | | |<br /> Alertness | | |<br /> Orientation and awareness | | |<br /> Memory | | |<br /> Perception | | |<br /> Emotions | | |<br /> Precipitant(s) | | |

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Total Score: 0 / 9

Percentage: 0%