Author: Nandani Mudlier / Editor: Nick Tilbury / Codes: ELC4, SLO1 / Published: 29/08/2022
A 65-year-old male is brought into the Emergency Department (ED) with the family reporting that he has become increasingly “muddled” over the last 6 months. This results in heated arguments at home. He also complains of low mood.
He has a medical history of hypertension, which is controlled by medication. He is an ex-smoker and a social drinker.
On examination, his observations are normal and physical examination is unremarkable.
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3 Comments
Interesting, we don’t use the 6-CIT score. But I will consider it now.
Nice one.
thank you. i will try to use 6-cit