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Would A Psychiatrist S Assessment Suffice The Patient S General Practitioner??

Hello, I am looking for the best kind of medical professional for a complete mental health assessment to be added to an elderly person s will as in this case, this person s mental status may be challenged in court. This person is willing to see someone in a private clinic as waiting lists are long in the public sector. He has been told by his lawyer that, in the event of his death, a geriatrician would be best to go to court as an expert witness to defend his/her assessment and would be recognized as a specialist by the judge. Would a psychiatrist s assessment and testimony suffice, a psychologist s, the patient s general practitioner?? Thanks
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
The law of the land varies from country to country. IN India, psychiatrist is a person officially responsible to certify a testamentary capacity in the court of law. This may vary from country to country. But I am sure psychiatrist would have a major role to play in such a context.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
                                        
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.

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Would A Psychiatrist S Assessment Suffice The Patient S General Practitioner??

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. The law of the land varies from country to country. IN India, psychiatrist is a person officially responsible to certify a testamentary capacity in the court of law. This may vary from country to country. But I am sure psychiatrist would have a major role to play in such a context. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.