Assessing Mental Capacity in Elderly Claimants

Monday, 17 March 2025
Description

Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour in Professional Skills 
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories

Chair

Lian Chami, Partner, Bartier Perry; Preeminent Dust Diseases Lawyers (Defendant) – New South Wales, Doyles Guide 2024

Professional Skills
Exploring Mental Capacity of the Elderly or Infirmed Claimant

 

Dr Amanda White, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist, delves into the assessment of mental capacity in elderly or infirmed claimants. Understand the intersection of clinical evaluation and legal standards, and gain practical guidance for navigating cognitive impairment in personal injury and compensation claims. 
Presented by Dr Amanda White, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist, Neuropsychological & Forensic Services

Presenters


Lian Chami, Partner, Bartier Perry
Lian brings over 15 years of experience in law, specialising in dust diseases work and historical liability claims. With a background in alternative dispute resolution, Lian is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients. Her current practice focuses on dust-related cases, where she has been providing exemplary legal services to various clients, including NSW government clients in transport, education, public works, and health under the Treasury Managed Fund (TMF) and Comcare work on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. Lian’s clients appreciate her efficiency and practical, cost-effective approach to resolving or contesting litigations.


Dr Amanda J White, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist, Neuropsychological & Forensic Services
Dr White is an endorsed Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist with extensive training and experience in the preparation of forensic psychological and neuropsychological reports. She is skilled in the comprehensive assessment of cognitive, behavioural and psychological impairments associated with complex histories, multiple comorbidities and a range of conditions, including acquired brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders, psychological and psychiatric illness, neurological conditions, intellectual disability, substance use disorders and forensic matters including risk assessment. She has extensive experience conducting assessments and reports surrounding decision making and capacity evaluations. She has appeared as an expert witness in the NSW courts and various tribunals.

Monday, 17 March 2025
Description

Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour in Professional Skills 
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories

Chair

Lian Chami, Partner, Bartier Perry; Preeminent Dust Diseases Lawyers (Defendant) – New South Wales, Doyles Guide 2024

Professional Skills
Exploring Mental Capacity of the Elderly or Infirmed Claimant

 

Dr Amanda White, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist, delves into the assessment of mental capacity in elderly or infirmed claimants. Understand the intersection of clinical evaluation and legal standards, and gain practical guidance for navigating cognitive impairment in personal injury and compensation claims. 
Presented by Dr Amanda White, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist, Neuropsychological & Forensic Services

Presenters


Lian Chami, Partner, Bartier Perry
Lian brings over 15 years of experience in law, specialising in dust diseases work and historical liability claims. With a background in alternative dispute resolution, Lian is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients. Her current practice focuses on dust-related cases, where she has been providing exemplary legal services to various clients, including NSW government clients in transport, education, public works, and health under the Treasury Managed Fund (TMF) and Comcare work on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. Lian’s clients appreciate her efficiency and practical, cost-effective approach to resolving or contesting litigations.


Dr Amanda J White, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist, Neuropsychological & Forensic Services
Dr White is an endorsed Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist with extensive training and experience in the preparation of forensic psychological and neuropsychological reports. She is skilled in the comprehensive assessment of cognitive, behavioural and psychological impairments associated with complex histories, multiple comorbidities and a range of conditions, including acquired brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders, psychological and psychiatric illness, neurological conditions, intellectual disability, substance use disorders and forensic matters including risk assessment. She has extensive experience conducting assessments and reports surrounding decision making and capacity evaluations. She has appeared as an expert witness in the NSW courts and various tribunals.

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Assessing Mental Capacity in Elderly Claimants

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