Demenz im klinischen Kontext
Ausgabe: 1/2022
68. Jahrgang
Ethische Fragen an der Schnittstelle von Delir und Demenz bei geriatrischen Patienten
Dementia is a main risk factor for delirium in geriatric patients, along with old age and multimorbidity. Very frequently, delirium is superimposed on pre-existing dementia, and unfavourable courses are not uncommon. Nevertheless, remission of delirium is the primary goal of treatment. Ethical questions arise with regard to the scope of medical measures and the consideration of the presumed patients will. Decison making may be complicated by uncertainties in prediction of the further course of illness, even if individual prognostic factors are taken into account.
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