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For legal, court and medico-legal matters
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At <\/span>Invictus Health<\/b>, our experienced clinical and neuropsychologists provide comprehensive <\/span>decision-making capacity assessments<\/b> to support individuals, families, and professionals across Australia. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our team approaches every assessment with compassion, objectivity, and respect for each person\u2019s rights and dignity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A capacity assessment evaluates an individual\u2019s ability to make specific decisions at a given time.<\/p>\n

\u00a0These assessments help clarify whether a person can understand, retain, and make informed decisions about important aspects of their life, from health care to financial management.<\/span><\/p>\n

Capacity is not all-or-nothing; it can vary with the type of decision and may change over time.<\/p>\n

Our psychologists conduct assessments that are evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and aligned with legal and ethical standards.<\/p>\n

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