The latest case study
Korsakoffs Syndrome
Penny, aged 58, lives in her own property supported and supervised by 24 hour carers. She suffered severe cognitive impairment secondary to Korsakoffs syndrome in 1996 following a long history of alcohol misuse and depression. Since her illness, Penny suffered with severe amnesia accompanied by emotional lability associated with refusal of medication/food and verbal aggression. Penny also demonstrated reduced awareness of her difficulties. She experienced notable fatigue following activity but had great difficulty monitoring this herself, signi... more
Medico-Legal Services
What is it?
Clinical Psychology Assessments and Reports are frequently included as expert evidence in a range of cases including:
Personal Injury
Family and Child Law
Criminal Law
Assessment of Mental Capacity
Assessment of Parenting Capacity
How will it be delivered?
HPC Registered clinical psychologists with specialist knowledge and expertise and training in preparing reports for the courts/giving evidence in court. Instructions can be received in relation to a number of highly specialist areas of clinical work. Appointments can be offered at a number of venues across the south of England and, if pre-arranged, home visits and prison visits can be undertaken.
What are the benefits to the client and referrer?
Provision of highly specialist expert report to the courts by experienced, trained clinicians
Practitioners experienced in preparing reports for both defendants and claimants
Opinion/recommendations can provide specific guidance on treatment options, prognostic questions and the potential need for additional assessments
Instructions can be dealt with quickly and efficiently by a service with a track record of delivering high quality reports to specific requirements and deadlines
Use of a broad range of psychometric measures by practitioners experienced in the assessment of effort and malingering/exaggeration