Hospital delirium is a brain dysfunction characterized by sudden confusion and inattention. It’s one of the most common, dangerous and costly complications of hospital stays for the elderly.

A host of medications can upset brain function and trigger delirium by interfering with the neurotransmitters that communicate between nerve cells. The long list includes sedatives, sleeping [...]

I have often worried about what a hotel would do if I didn’t check out in time. Recently, my husband was competing in a race out of town and we had to decide whether to (1) ask permission to use the room for another hour, or (2) wait and see if we got kicked out. [...]

There was an article in our local paper today about Physician Assistants being used more and more in hospital settings and medical practices. I know of PA’s that treat depression, perform minor surgeries – they can almost do it all.

When you go to a doctor, who is actually treating you?

The Nurse?
Physician?
Nurse [...]