A practice guideline for assessment o competency and capacity of the older adult

Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal

Accession No.:

J36516.

Journal:

Professional Psychology Research and Practice

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

1998 , 29, 2, 149-154

Publication Website:

Abstract:

Presents a set of guidelines for psychologists to follow in assessment of the legal competency of older adults. Also describes the development of the assessment guidelines and discusses the usefulness of practice guidelines in general.

Author(s):

Baker, R. R.; Lichtenberg, P. A.; Moye, J.