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Helping patients with symptoms other than pain 9: Confusion

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CASE STUDY

John is a 54 year old man who had surgery for a carcinoma of the colon.

Two weeks ago his wife noticed he seemed vague on occasions.  Over the past week he has become increasingly disoriented.  At times he has been agitated and suspicious of anyone visiting.


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