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Another week

Illustrated Story B09, with a text transcript.

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Twelve-panel illustrated story, Another week. Eileen, a white woman in her late sixties, develops delirium during an illness. Treatment starts, but she remains confused after one week and then another. Her husband asks why and what needs checking again. Staff review her, continue care and rehabilitation, encourage him to rest, and arrange another update. The story ends with uncertainty and ongoing care. Footer: Persistent delirium needs continuing care and review.

Some delirium episodes last for weeks or months. Families may wait for recovery while trying to manage work and visits when they are exhausted.

If confusion continues, ask the team to check again. Ask what has been treated, what still needs checking and what support or help to regain everyday skills is planned. It is also reasonable to ask for regular updates and help with a visiting plan you can manage. Nobody can promise a recovery date simply because the first illness has improved.

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Story text

  1. Panel 1. Before the illness.

    • Eileen: Shall we go out?

  2. Panel 2. Illness. Hospital. Delirium.

  3. Panel 3. Treatment begins.

  4. Panel 4. One week later.

    • Eileen: Where are we?

  5. Panel 5.

    • Peter: Why is she still confused?

  6. Panel 6.

    • Doctor: Delirium can last beyond the first illness.

  7. Panel 7. Another week.

  8. Panel 8.

    • Peter: What needs checking again?

  9. Panel 9. The team reviews her.

  10. Panel 10. Care and rehabilitation continue.

  11. Panel 11.

    • Nurse: You need time to rest too.

  12. Panel 12.

    • Doctor: Let’s arrange another update.

Bottom band. Persistent delirium needs continuing care and review.

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