Medico-legal Neuropsychological Assessments in Perth
Bowyer Psychology, based in Perth, provides independent, evidence-based medico-legal neuropsychological assessments and reports to assist legal, insurance, and compensation matters. Our assessments combine comprehensive cognitive testing with specialist clinical expertise to provide clear, objective opinions.
Reports are structured to directly address the legal and referral questions, with practical interpretation of how cognitive and psychological findings affect everyday functioning.
Our team of Clinical Neuropsychologists has extensive experience assessing individuals across a broad range of neurological, psychiatric, and developmental conditions.
Types of Matters We Assess:
We provide medico-legal assessments for matters including:
Personal injury and compensation claims
Medical negligence and birth trauma
Criminal responsibility and fitness to stand trial
Testamentary capacity
Decision-making capacity (including State Administrative Tribunal matters)
Educational and disability claims
Capacity assessments relating to cognitive impairment
Questions Our Reports Commonly Address
Our assessments are designed to assist the Court and legal professionals by addressing questions such as:
Does the individual have evidence of cognitive impairment?
What is the likely cause of any cognitive or psychological difficulties?
How do the findings affect everyday functioning, work capacity, or decision-making ability?
Are the findings consistent with the reported history or injury?
What are the likely long-term implications?
Our Approach
Our medico-legal assessments typically include:
Comprehensive neuropsychological and cognitive testing
Embedded performance validity (effort) measures to ensure the reliability of findings
Review of relevant medical, legal, and educational records
Clear, evidence-based interpretation of results
Practical commentary on functional impact
Reports are written in clear language and structured to directly respond to the referral questions.
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by legal practitioners, insurers, or medical specialists.
To arrange an assessment, please provide:
A referral letter outlining the legal questions to be addressed
Relevant medical and legal documentation
Contact details for the client
Timelines
We aim to provide timely appointments and report turnaround, depending on the complexity of the matter and documentation provided.
