Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'. People who are admitted to hospital with confusion seem to do badly, and are at an increased risk of dying, increased risk of re-admission, and a hospital stay nearly two weeks longer than those without confusion.

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Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'. People who are admitted to hospital with confusion seem to do badly, and are at an increased risk of dying, increased risk of re-admission, and a hospital stay nearly two weeks longer than those without confusion.