Background: Delirium is a common and costly occurrence in hospitalized patients, particularly elderly patients. Diagnosing delirium can be challenging, particularly given the fluctuating nature of presentation and subtle hypoactive motor subtypes. The Brief Confusion Assessment Method (bCAM) is a delirium screening tool that has been validated for use in the med-surg clinical area. As part […]

Background: Hospitalized patients have trouble identifying doctors on their primary inpatient team. Patients report a lack of understanding among the different roles of interns, residents, and attendings. Studies report improved satisfaction of patients who could recall their physicians' names. This study examines the relationship between patient satisfaction and improved patient education regarding primary inpatient team […]