Medico-Legal Psychological Assessment and Reports - Client Information

At CPAC we provide psychological assessments to individuals involved in Civil or Criminal Court cases, personal injury claims or public liability compensation. While individuals are welcome to contact us for a psychological assessment, we prefer a formal referral or request from your lawyers. Also, we will need access to any relevant documents, such as police facts sheets and medical reports.

We offer diagnostic and neuropsychological assessments to determine the extent of psychological or neurological injuries. Arrangements for medico-legal reports will be normally processed on the day the instructions received and appointments will be offered within one to two weeks. Should no further consultation be necessary, our report will be issued within 10 working days from the assessment date.

When necessary, urgent appointments may be arranged with immediate reporting requirements. Urgent appointments usually offered at the first available time or after hours and reports are issued within 48 hours of the assessment. Please note that immediate reports carry additional fees.

For a full assessment of current emotional functioning you will need to set aside approximately 2 to 3 hours. The assessment involves a face to face interview and the completion of various psychological tests, relevant to your case.

A neuropsychological assessment evaluates thinking and behaviour. For the complete assessment we will use information provided by your doctor and others who have been involved in your treatment. During the interview we will collect information about you and about your incident. We will also evaluate your use of medications and drugs and alcohol, as these substances can influence your thinking ability and test performance. You should be prepared that full test taking can take up to six hours. Breaks will be provided between sections. The cognitive areas (thinking skills) covered in the assessment are as follows:

- General intellectual level
- Memory and learning
- Attention and concentration - Language ability
- Planning and organization ability
- Problem solving ability

We will analyse the interview and the test results carefully and write a report. The report may also include information from your doctor, therapists and/or your solicitor and insurer. We will send a copy of the report to your referral source.