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Read with intentionClear, independent expert reports.
A medico-legal report communicates psychological findings to the legal system and statutory schemes — an independent, objective assessment prepared to meet the requirements of the matter at hand.
Matters an assessment can support.
Medico-legal psychological assessments are commonly requested as expert evidence across a range of legal and scheme matters.
- Personal injury and psychological injury claims.
- SIRA WorkCover NSW, CTP, Comcare, DVA and TAC matters.
- General court and tribunal psychological reports.
- Centrelink Disability Support Pension and Services Australia applications.
- Family and child law matters, and assessments of mental capacity.
- Fitness, risk and return-to-work questions.
We agree on the specific questions the report must address before we begin, so the assessment answers exactly what the matter requires.
A thorough, defensible report.
Independent assessment combining interview, history and standardised testing, prepared to the standard expected by courts and schemes.
History & interview
Background, psychological history and a structured interview focused on the referral questions.
Psychometric testing
Standardised questionnaires selected to suit the specific requirements of the matter.
Opinion & diagnosis
Impression and diagnosis against DSM-5 criteria, with expert opinion on causation, prognosis and treatment.
Recommendations
Clear recommendations, including barriers to recovery and return to work, tailored to the questions asked.
Medico-legal assessments are conducted by a qualified psychologist and prepared in line with the standards expected of expert witnesses.
How the report comes together.
A typical assessment involves a minimum of three one-hour sessions, usually completed over four to six weeks.
Interview
A face-to-face interview covering history, the presenting matter and the referral questions.
Testing
Administration of standardised psychometric questionnaires relevant to the matter.
Review & report
We review related documents and correspondence, then prepare a comprehensive written report. Shorter timeframes can be discussed.
Fees quoted in writing first.
Medico-legal assessments and reports are charged at the APS recommended hourly rate (plus GST) and quoted in writing before we begin.
See the full fee schedule- Requesting party: fees are usually met by the party requesting the report — a solicitor, insurer or scheme.
- Not a Medicare service: medico-legal reports are independent and fall outside Medicare, so no rebate applies.
- Clear scope: we confirm the questions, timeframe and estimated hours up front, so costs are transparent.
Things people ask before booking.
Who can request a medico-legal report?
How long does the process take?
How are medico-legal reports charged?
Are the reports independent?
What schemes and matters do you report for?
Independent reports, prepared with care.
Objective medico-legal psychological assessments and expert reports, prepared to the standard your matter requires. Scope and fees quoted in writing first.
Let’s get you matched.
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