Geriatrician delirium researcher writer

Clinical work, research and public resources

I am Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Edinburgh and work in acute geriatric medicine and acute orthogeriatrics at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

This website brings together the main resources, books, writing and public roles connected with my work.

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Selected work

Delirium resources

Separate websites for patients, families, clinicians, researchers and the wider public.

01 Delirium Support Plain-English information about delirium for patients, families and carers. 02 The 4AT A brief assessment for possible delirium and cognitive impairment, with a user guide, evidence and translations. 03 Delirium Tools A referenced catalogue of delirium assessment tools, with profiles, evidence and source links. 04 Delirium Words Articles and commentary about delirium. 05 Think Delirium Videos about delirium for healthcare professionals, patients and carers. 06 World Delirium Awareness Day The website for World Delirium Awareness Day, an iDelirium initiative. 07 Delirium journal An open-access scientific journal published by the European Delirium Association. 08 Delirium Academy Practical online education about delirium for healthcare professionals.

Books

Longer-form guides

Writing for patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.

Launching September 2026

Delirium (Acute Confusion): A Family Guide to Sudden Changes in Thinking and Memory

By Alasdair MacLullich with Dr Sharmella Summan

Written for patients, families and carers.

Read about the family guide

In preparation

4AT manual

A practical guide to using and interpreting the 4AT.

Writing & media

Articles, videos and research

Public-facing writing and teaching sit alongside my academic publications.

Delirium Words Articles and commentary Think Delirium Videos and teaching Research Explorer Publications and academic activity Google Scholar Citations and research profile

Current roles

Clinical and academic work

University of Edinburgh: Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh: Clinical work in acute geriatric medicine and acute orthogeriatrics
Delirium: Editor-in-Chief
Scottish Hip Fracture Audit: Chair

Contact

Professional enquiries

Please use the current contact details on my University of Edinburgh profile.

University profile

I cannot provide individual medical advice.