Ep 11: Grand Rounds: Post-operative Delirium: An Overview (Lilian Thorpe)

Recorded on September 15, 2023. Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Lilian Thorpe, a geriatric psychiatrist with the University of Saskatchewan, presents on post-operative delirium. Dr. Thorpe is a geriatric psychiatrist with dual academic appointments as Professor of psychiatry and Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained her M.D. at the University of Toronto, completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of Saskatchewan, and obtained her Ph.D. in Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Thorpe provides clinical services and education in inpatient settings, the Geriatric Assessment Program, nursing homes, and in the MAID program. Special interests are cognitive impairment, capacity and end of life issues. This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia. Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides have been omitted from this recording. While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today. Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

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