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    Bedside Attention Tests May Be Useful in Detecting Delirium

    February 2, 2015

    Clinical question: Are simple bedside attention tests a reliable way to routinely screen for delirium? Background: Early diagnosis of delirium decreases adverse outcomes, but it often goes unrecognized, in part because clinicians do not routinely screen for it.

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    Pros and Cons of Clinical Observation Units

    November 1, 2013

    Hospital COUs can prevent inpatient admissions, reduce healthcare costs, and shorten lengths of stay, but the patient-care model has raised concerns