An assessment protocol for determining decision making capacity
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Paper/Presentation Title | An assessment protocol for determining decision making capacity |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Zuscak, Simon J. (Author) and Coyle, Ian R. (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 1st Annual International Capacity Conference |
Year | 2014 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://capacityaustralia.org.au/1st-annual-international-capacity-conference-a-huge-success/ |
Conference/Event | 1st Annual International Capacity Conference: Capacity, Ethics and the Prevention of Abuse |
Event Details | 1st Annual International Capacity Conference: Capacity, Ethics and the Prevention of Abuse Event Date 20 Sep 2014 Event Location Hong Kong, China |
Abstract | There is a bourgeoning elderly population, an increase in District Court estate disputes, and an identified need to refer at risk clients for formal assessment. However, there is limited research into effective and efficient assessment protocols vis-à-vis testamentary capacity and capacity to appoint an enduring power of attorney. Statistical limitations of neuropsychological tests are often overlooked. The current study reviews the interaction of legal principles and the scientic method in common law jurisdictions. Preliminary findings from expert opinions are presented. Participants are 13 general practitioners, seven lawyers and seven psychologists. Data was collected through a nominal group technique (focus group). Investigation of qualitative results indicated similarities and differences in approach adopted by the differing disciplines. The next phase of this research is to test-run an assessment protocol informed from the current findings. |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440903. Social program evaluation |
520402. Decision making | |
529999. Other psychology not elsewhere classified | |
520599. Social and personality psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Abstract only published. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
School of Psychology, Counselling and Community | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q37v1/an-assessment-protocol-for-determining-decision-making-capacity
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