Mental Capacity Psychiatric Medicolegal Reports

Mental capacity is a central determinant of an individual’s ability to make autonomous decisions. Its assessment has become increasingly important with the move away from the paternalistic role of healthcare professionals towards a greater emphasis on an individual’s own treatment decisions.

In both England and Scotland, mental capacity legislation has developed with the aim of providing a framework for people with either severe communication difficulties or cognitive problems (intellectual disability, dementia and other organic brain syndromes).

Areas We Cover

We have extensive experience in the following areas:

• Testamentary Capacity

• Dementia

• Old Age Psychiatry

• Wills

• Probate

• Civil Litigation