“Funny Turns” in the Elderly

Abstract

‘Funny turns’ are a common cause of hospitalization, particularly of elderly patients. The term may be used to define a wide variety of conditions, and to provide a detailed description of all possible causes would be beyond the scope of a single review. Instead this article aims to provide the reader with an overview of the common presentations, suggest a working framework for the admitting physician and guide judicious use of the investigations available.