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• The impact of litigations or a unfavourable verdict
on an individual’s mental health
• Appropriate psychological treatment packages to
resolve/prevent mental health problems.
Litigation has been linked to profound negative
physical and psychological consequences for both
plaintiffs and defendants. Consequences include
insomnia, anger, frustration, humiliation, headaches,
difficulty concentrating, loss of confidence, indecision,
anxiety and despondency. This is a clinical presentation that has much in common with the symptoms of
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Using guidelines set out by The National Institute for
Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, a public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and
Social Care to provide national guidance to improve
health and social care, clinical psychologists recommend and direct individuals to evidence based treatments that will; prevent ill health, promote and
protect good health, improve the quality of care and
services, adapt and provide health and social care
services.
• The likelihood of repeat offending
There are several factors that have been demonstrated
to reduce the possibility of reoffending, these include,
prosocial social networks, activities that increase an
individual’s sense of agency, self-efficacy and good
problem-solving skills.
A clinical psychologist’s training, grounding in evidence-based practice and experience working with individuals across the life span places them in the unique
position to understand the different causes and mechanisms involved in any situation and the need to consider the multifactorial links between cause and effect.
Such an approach allows them to support the legal
process of assessing an individual’s situation and finding a helpful, appropriate, and accessible pathway
through challenges.
• Using Psychometrics & ICD-11, the global standard
for diagnostic health information
Mental health problems have a profound and
pervasive impact on all aspects of an individual’s life,
impacting their physical health, family and relationships, work, home and social life, personal growth. In
fact mental health problems are one of the main causes
of the overall disease burden worldwide and are the
primary drivers of disability worldwide, causing over
40 million years of disability in 20 to 29-year-olds.
If you require an expert call the Expert Witness
free telephone searchline on 0161 834 0017
Dr Linda Monaci
Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Medico-legal assessments for suspected or known brain injury and/or
brain dysfunction in Personal Injury and Medical Negligence claims
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Acquired brain injury
Cognitive dysfunction
Stroke
Epilepsy
Mental capacity assessments
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Post-concussion syndrome
Anoxia
Dementia
Neuropsychiatric conditions
Alcohol and drug abuse
Medico-legal services: Instructions from Claimants, Defendants and as a Single Joint Expert. Assessments can also be carried out in Italian.
Dr Monaci has a good knowledge of Swedish and Spanish and has experience of working through interpreters.
Dr Monaci has completed the Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificates.
Dr Monaci receives approximately 60% instructions from Claimants and 40% from Defendants. In April 2024, Dr Monaci counted each new
instruction received in the previous 12 months and found the percentages were as follows: 58% Claimant / 37% Defendant / 5% Jointly
instructed.
Clinical services:
Neurorehabilitation services in Surrey.
Main consulting rooms (nationwide locations):
Consultations for medico-legal services are available in London, Guildford, Leatherhead, Southampton and Portsmouth.
Assessments in care homes and in individuals' home may also be possible when based on clinical needs.
Clinical services are available in Surrey. Available for travel throughout the UK and abroad.
Correspondence address:
Email: secretary@monaciconsultancy.com
www.monaciconsultancy.com
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