Referral Information
Melbourne medico legal and forensic neuropsychological assessment and expert witness service provided across Melbourne and Victoria. Forensic neuropsychologist opinion also avaliable including a court report service.
Neuropsychological assessment service: incl. forensic neuropsychology, court report and expert witness service
At the time of referral it is important to provide a brief case synopsis for review. This can be provided either via a formal referral from a doctor or during brief discussion with the legal representative or organisation. Any specific referral questions should also be made as clear as possible at the time of the referral. It will also be important to discuss relevant timelines. The likelihood of attendance at court should also be specified.
Copies of any relevant material also need to be made available for review. There is a preference for this information to be provided electronically, however if this is unavailable correspondence via fax or mail is fine.
Secondary consultation is available to educate about basic neuropsychological terms and principles, examine test data supplied by another neuropsychologist and/or to offer alternative theories of the facts from a neuropsychological perspective.
Please note that the person being assessed should be advised that a neuropsychological assessment can take a considerable period of time if comprehensive and accurate conclusions are to be made. In general, several hours are often required.
Neuropsychological assessments are provided across the followings settings:
- Testamentary competence
- Capacity for contracts / trusts
- Capacity to testify
- Guardianship
- Causation
- Sustained injuries, severity, prognosis
- Mental impairment defence | Court report service
- Competent to waiver rights | Court report service
- Competence to stand trial | Court report service
- Assessment of criminals (incl. sex offenders)
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