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Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015
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?
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Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (39 minutes later)
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
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Suggest Treatment For Psychotic Episodes

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