Cognitive Disorders and Delirium - National Cancer Institute


Purpose of This PDQ Summary


Definitions and Epidemiology


Etiology of Cognitive Disorders and Delirium


Impact of Cognitive Disorders and Delirium on Patient, Family, and Healthcare Personnel


Diagnosis and Monitoring


General Management Approach to Delirium


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Changes to This Summary (03/13/2008)

The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

Etiology of Cognitive Disorders and Delirium

Added Nelson et al. and Taillibert et al. as references 14 and 15, respectively.

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