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Question: Hi! I am looking for a doctor to take my 90 year old father to. He is in a nursing home and having some rather violent psychotic events of late. Do we need a geriatic specialist or a neurologist?
Brief Answer:
Geriatric specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Geriatric specialist would be a better option.
2. He can look at him as a whole, and evaluate all options along with multiple medication adverse effects.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Geriatric specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Geriatric specialist would be a better option.
2. He can look at him as a whole, and evaluate all options along with multiple medication adverse effects.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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