Mental Capacity Assessments
The assessment of someone’s mental capacity to make an important decision often requires a specialist expert.
Many professionals can assess mental capacity, but none are better placed than an
Old Age Psychiatrist with considerable experience and expertise, like Dr Jane Casey.
Many professionals can assess mental capacity, but none are better placed than an Old Age Psychiatrist with considerable experience and expertise, like Dr Jane Casey.
Expertise
Jane has expertise in memory and cognitive impairment, dementia and depression, with an appreciation of the complexity of issues facing the older person. Jane is highly regarded in the field of capacity and competency assessments. She has considerable experience in writing medico-legal reports and has gained a respect in her ‘expert opinion’ role in Court and legal settings.
Jane has extensive experience in mental health, with an intricate understanding of the different legal tests applied in the assessment of capacity.
One of the reasons for determining a person’s mental capacity may be to defend against future challenges. It is therefore imperative that assessments are comprehensive and accurate with meticulous records.
