Delirium : prevention, management and support
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RRHEAL RGH VC Education Network session on 30th November 2017. This presentation by Ruth Mantle, Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Nurse Consultant, NHS Highland, will outline how to recognise those people at risk of developing delirium and what to do to try and prevent it occurring. Signs and symptoms and how to manage and support people with delirium will be discussed. Click on above link for more resources.
Published: 30/11/2017
Publisher: Remote and Rural Healthcare Education Alliance (RRHEAL)
Type: Document
Audience: General audience
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