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    Am J Psychiatry. 1983 Aug;140(8):1048-50.

    Delirium in terminally ill cancer patients.

    Abstract

    Nineteen patients believed to be in the terminal stages of cancer were evaluated for signs of delirium. Six patients improved; 13 who died during hospitalization were studied until their death. Patients were interviewed three times a week using a delirium scale; medical records also were used to gather data. Eleven (85%) of the 13 patients developed delirium. In most patients, delirium was caused by multiple factors. The authors outline strategies for management of terminal cancer patients with delirium.

    PMID:
    6869591
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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