Questions an assessment may address
- What difficulties are present and how have they developed?
- How is personal, family or occupational functioning affected?
- What supports or limits the proposed causal relationship?
How we approach this matter
We combine interviews, records and findings from suitable instruments. A chronology helps distinguish the previous condition, reported changes and concurrent factors. We examine alternative explanations and consistency across sources rather than treating an isolated test score as proof of events.
What the report provides
The report describes findings, course and limitations, and explains the reasoning behind conclusions about injury and its possible connection to the event under review.
Useful material for the initial review
- Relevant clinical and treatment records.
- A chronology of events and symptoms.
- Records of functional impact.
A brief description is enough for the first contact. Document sharing is arranged afterwards.
A common question
Does a diagnosis establish the cause of an injury?
Diagnosis and causal attribution are separate questions. Linking symptoms to events requires consideration of timing, history and alternative explanations.