Charles Bonnet Syndrome: When Referral to Psychiatry or Neurology Is Indicated
Charles Bonnet syndrome has a defined management pathway. A key decision point involves determining whether the clinical picture warrants referral to a specialist for further evaluation. The protocol addresses this directly.
Management approach
In specific clinical circumstances, management of Charles Bonnet syndrome includes referral to psychiatry or neurology. The full protocol outlines the precise criteria that determine when this step is appropriate.
The structured protocol provides the complete management algorithm — including the indications, the referral pathway, and the clinical goals that guide decision-making. The partial overview above reflects only one element of the approach.
References
DOI: 10.1038/s41433-025-04215-0
Where hallucinations are accompanied by significant anxiety, depression, or loss of insight, referral to psychiatry or neurology is appropriate to exclude alternative or comorbid conditions.
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