Read story C39: Ask me as well (image and text)
Including a person with delirium in choices about their care
Edith’s family and staff are discussing her care when she asks to be included. The team slows down and starts with a simple choice she can express. Delirium does not remove the person from the conversation. The help needed depends on the particular decision and the person’s ability at the time.
Story text
Panel 1. Edith has delirium. Some moments are clearer than others.
Panel 2.
- Edith: Please ask me as well.
Panel 3.
- Nurse: Of course. Would you like Noel to stay while we talk?
Panel 4.
- Edith: Yes. I want him here.
Panel 5. The team supports what Edith can understand and express.
Panel 6.
- Doctor: We’ll take each decision separately and keep involving you.
Bottom band. Delirium does not make the person disappear from their own care.