I treat older individuals in the office, or if needed, in a geriatric psychiatry in-patient hospital program. I see patients who are hospitalized for medical problems who are in need of geriatric psychiatric consultation. I serve as a professional witness, and do legal and forensic record reviews, consultation, and assessments concerning psychiatric issues in older individuals, including testamentary capacity and contested wills and trusts.
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The following is a collection of thoughts, ideas and information of interest to me that I wanted to share. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not a normal inevitable part of aging. It is often unrecognized. The importance and Relevance of Medical Records in Legal Matters: Many legal matters involve questions about the health, wellbeing or.
Estate planners must be concerned about a client's competency to understand and adopt a particular plan, but most are not trained to do so. Dr. Stein's article provides concrete suggestions for spotting behaviors or attitudes that may raise questions about a client's capacity, and advice about how to react to warning signs of incapacity.
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