Education about delirium

Abstract For many years articles were written and lectures given with a title such as: ‘the con- fusion about confusion’, or ‘delirium: a confusing matter’. The intent was to signal that the routine management of the delirious patient was poorly done and that education was an important remedy. After more than 20 years of experience with such presentations, however, I do not think that we can use the term ‘confusion’ in relation to delirium management any longer. The problem is so pervasive and so chronic that our failure to come to grips with delirium must be considered a form of dementia.