Read story A01: The sudden change (image and text)
A sudden change in thinking or behaviour over hours or days can be delirium and needs a prompt check by a doctor or nurse. Say what changed, when it began and what the person was like before.
Delirium is common during illness and after operations. It often improves when causes are found and treated, but recovery varies.
Story text
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Panel 1. Sunday. Mum is her usual self.
- Mum: Put the kettle on, love.
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Panel 2. Tuesday.
- Mum: Who are you? Where’s my mother?
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Panel 3. The same day, at the hospital.
- Karen: This started two days ago. She’s never like this.
- Nurse: That sudden change is what we need to know.
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Panel 4. A sudden change in thinking or behaviour over hours or days can be delirium. It is common, and it usually improves once the causes are treated.
Bottom band. A sudden change in thinking or behaviour may be delirium. Get medical help now.