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Most Hospitals Screen Older Surgery Patients for Delirium, Findings Suggest

Most Hospitals Screen Older Surgery Patients for Delirium, Findings Suggest

New reporting indicates hospitals screen most elderly surgical patients for delirium, a serious complication characterized by sudden confusion. The brief assessments underscore efforts to improve postoperative care for older adults.

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Hospitals Screen Most Elderly Surgery Patients for Delirium