Eastern Neuropsychology is a Melbourne based private neuropsychology practice operating Victoria wide. We specialise in neuropsychological services for legal and forensic purposes.

SERVICES

Eastern Neuropsychology is highly responsive and can typically complete an assessment and provide a report within a two-week period or for a specific court date. We have consulting rooms available in Kew and are available to travel to complete assessments. Eastern Neuropsychology is also available for in custody assessments where required. 

Adult & Older Adult Diagnostic Neuropsychological Assessments

Eastern Neuropsychology regularly completes neuropsychological assessments with individuals where brain injury or cognitive impairment is suspected. Diagnostic assessments can determine the nature and severity of any changes in cognitive function. We have extensive experience identifying and working with individuals who present with range of neurological and psychiatric disorders that impact cognitive function. Assessments may assist identifying an emerging neurodegenerative process such as Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Assessments may also be useful to identify an underlying Intellectual Disability or Learning Disorder. The results of an assessment provides a useful framework for the provision of compensatory strategies tailored to individual’s areas of strengths and weaknesses. This can enhance an individual’s everyday function and/or rehabilitation, along with assist carers, partners and treatment agencies to understand and work effectively with the individual.

Supervision

Dr Bourke is an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Board Approved Supervisor in Clinical Neuropsychology (Principal and Secondary Supervisor). He is available to provide supervision to other neuropsychologists and students completing their post-graduate neuropsychology training.

Assessment of a Person’s Decision Making Capacity

Medico-Legal/Forensic Neuropsychological Assessments

Eastern Neuropsychology has experience investigating whether a person’s cognitive impairment impacts on their ability to make informed decisions about a range of significant life issues. These include determining a person’s decision making capacity to appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney, their capacity to make financial, medical and/or lifestyle decisions, their capacity to make or change a will (Testamentary Capacity) and their capacity to instruct a solicitor and engage in legal proceedings.

Eastern Neuropsychology regularly completes neuropsychological assessments and reports for medico-legal/forensic purposes. These include assessment of cognitive impairment due to acquired brain injury (ABI) – including substance related brain injury – Intellectual Disability, psychiatric illness or any other medical condition that may impact a person’s cognitive function. Assessments may assist in determining the link between cognitive impairment and an individuals offending behaviour. Specific recommendations are also provided to assist working with client’s with brain injury and resultant cognitive impairment. Eastern Neuropsychology also has experience working with Indigenous Australians together with clients of non-English speaking background.

Dr Robert Bourke 

Clinical Neuropsychologist

D.Psych (Clin Neuro), MAPS, FCCN

m: 0423 239 131

f: 61 3 8677 2855

e: info@easternneuropsychology.com.au

1/935 Station St, Box Hill North, VIC 3129

Please contact Dr Bourke on 0423 239 131 or info@easternneuropsychology.com.au to make a referral, book an appointment or enquire about pricing.

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