Medico-Legal Psychological Assessment and Reports - Client Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Medico-legal assessments provide an expert clinical opinion regarding your clinical, occupational and social functioning in a medico-legal context. The assessments provide an independent and objective view of your current functioning and future outcomes. Medico-legal reports include sections on prognosis and recommendations for rehabilitation and/or treatment.

ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING

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.

CLIENT INFORMATION ABOUT ASSESSMENT

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.



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