Frontline Tools for the Differential Diagnosis of Depression, Delirium, and Dementia
Emily Trittschuh, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
School of Medicine
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
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Characterize dementia, delirium, and depression
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Identify key similarities and differences between these clinical syndromes
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Recognize warning signs and initiate diagnostic work-up
[From the Spring 2017 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series, with funding from the Alzheimer’s Supplement to the NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center]