Detailed knowledge and specific awareness of delirium is crucial in elderly care, due in part to the overlap with delirium and dementia. This introductory reference guide can be used by professionals and students to expand their understanding and skills in delirium care to better respond to the needs of people under their care. There are also detailed chapters on quality improvement and educational initiatives which will be of great help to the delirium workforce in delivering improved care.

Setting out clear and accessible learning objectives, Rahman provides the essential information needed to improve care for those with delirium. Showing how to identify and correctly diagnose delirium, this book addresses different aspects of care including the management of delirium and the various interventions available, as well as ethics and safeguarding. It will also empower patients and carers to better understand delirium, and engage in the discourse of their care. As a widespread yet underrepresented issue, this book is a vital and much-needed resource.

An introductory guide for professionals and students to improve their care for people with delirium

About the Author
Dr Shibley Rahman graduated in neuroscience and medicine from Cambridge University. There he also completed his PhD in frontotemporal dementia, commencing a lifelong interest in the timely diagnosis of dementia. He also trained to postgraduate level in medicine, law and business. Shibley speaks regularly about dementia diagnosis and post-diagnostic care, researches wellbeing and advocates rights-based approaches.

Reviews
In healthcare, since knowledge is our main weapon, this book will serve valiantly in our fight against delirium. -- From the foreword, Prof. Sharon K. Inouye, MD, MPH, Harvard
Essentials of Delirium should become a go-to text for frontline healthcare workers, policy-makers and others who seek a readable, clear and practice-orientated account of delirium. -- From the foreword, Prof. Alasdair MacLullich, Edinburgh,
One of the golden tests of any medical book is 'Will it change your practice?' This book certainly can do this. -- From the afterword, Dr Amit Arora, Stoke



Book Information
ISBN 9781785926730
Author Dr Shibley Rahman
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 360g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 18mm