Peter R Kaplan, Ph.D.
Neuropsychology
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Peter R. Kaplan, Ph.D.
100 North Washington Blvd
(US 301 between Main Street and Fruitville Rd)
Sarasota, FL 34236-5807

941 953-4313
941 954-8631 fax

info@pkaplanphd.com

www.pkaplanphd.com

 

 

Assessments for Adults with Learning Disabilities

 

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Competency Assessments

We assist other health care workers and attorneys to determine whether an individual has the capacity to independently act in a variety of roles, including

  • Competence to make medical decisions
  • Establish a DNR order
  • Ability to consent to surgery and other intrusive therapies
  • Competence to make or alter contracts
  • Competence to create or alter wills
  • Ability to live independently
  • Ability to manage money
  • Need for guardianship

Psychological evaluation begins with a review of the person's medical and psychological records and history, with information being supplied by family members as well as the individual being evaluated. Following the record review, the individual is seen for a clinical interview, which includes several measures of orientation, short term memory and reasoning ability.  Following the clinical interview, psychological testing may be administered, according to the interview results, to objectively assess memory functions, cognitive reasoning ability and judgment. Specific assessment tools and techniques, developed specifically for competency evaluations may be used.  An expert opinion is then offered , based on the evaluation, regarding the extent to which the person is capable of making decisions.

Dr. Kaplan has completed all relevant training mandated by the State of Florida for competency evaluators.

 

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