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A harder recovery

Illustrated Story B20, with a text transcript.

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Ten-panel illustrated story, A harder recovery. Alan, an older white man, is told that his delirium has cleared. At home he tires quickly and struggles with ordinary tasks. He and his wife describe this at follow-up. Staff assess continuing difficulties and begin rehabilitation. Some tasks become easier, while other problems remain and the support plan is reviewed. Footer: After delirium, continuing difficulties deserve follow-up.

Delirium can clear while difficulties with strength, memory, concentration or everyday activities continue. Ask for these problems to be checked, and ask when the person will be seen again. They should not simply be dismissed because the hospital episode is over.

Tell the family doctor or team seeing the person after hospital what has changed and how it affects daily life. Recovery and the help needed to regain everyday skills vary from person to person. A new sudden worsening is different: seek urgent medical help rather than waiting for a planned appointment.

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Story text

  1. Panel 1.

    • Doctor: The delirium has cleared.

  2. Panel 2. At home, everyday tasks are harder.

  3. Panel 3.

    • June: You tire so quickly.

  4. Panel 4.

    • Alan: Does this mean I still have delirium?

  5. Panel 5. They describe the problems at follow-up.

  6. Panel 6.

    • Doctor: Let’s assess what is still difficult.

  7. Panel 7. Rehabilitation starts from what Alan can manage.

  8. Panel 8. Some things become easier.

  9. Panel 9. Other difficulties remain.

  10. Panel 10.

    • Doctor: We’ll review the support you need.

Bottom band. After delirium, continuing difficulties deserve follow-up.

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