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Hallucinations in the elderly, what to do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consider: Evalution by a neurologist or a geriatric psychiatrist. That is step one. The treatment plan follows accurate evaluation. Take care.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/2/2018

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