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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sounds like she is delirious. Parents should text the team “larla seems to be is delirious and we are requesting a psych or whatever other service does these in that hospital) consult  (psychiatry generally does these evals inpatient though in reality it’s a medical/neuro issue.)

if they say no, reply “are you saying she is not delirious or are you declining a consult for a delirious patient?” [/quote]

This is terrible advice.  This is not a psych issue.

I think your role in this situation is to be the friend who listens and not the friend who gives advice.  If you want to do something helpful, buy your friend food or something.[/quote]

They are asking my advice in this case.  It's a close friend, but out of state.

It's so bad, the response from a worker was a blurb about peripheral neuropathy - copied and pasted from internet or I don't know.  They showed it to me.  As if that affects speech. .

I suggested they ask to speak with a neurologist.  I pray this is temporary and can resolve.  Hug your kids you all.  [/quote]
Why are they asking your advice, do you have a medical background?[/quote]

They did not ask me how to treat, they asked me what to do as a parent when their child was basically in a 3-day coma and has been talking in gibberish a few days since regaining consciousness.[/quote]

And your answer should be “that sounds so scary, I am so sorry. I’d ask the doctors and nurses what they think but I’m sure it’s temporary. Can I send you dinner tonight?”[/quote]

Thats basically what I did say.  Any other concerns maam?[/quote]

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