Capacity Assessments - how to obtain one????
OK so as a result of a massive stroke, my dear friend was deemed as not having "capacity" to think and act for himself - which at the time is not surprising due to his severe condition and extreme aphasia.
Eventually he transferred home, with care. He was formally assess, but because he was septic and had a number of other issues & distractions, he failed the assessment. No one knew he was even being assessed, he didn't even try, and it was incredibly poor (& inconsiderate) timing. When we requested a re-assessment, we were flatly refused.
Now, almost 3 years post stroke, and having improved slowly every day since - how the heck do we get him assessed again?
Everyone I ask seems to have no clue!!
Sure we can pay for a private neuropsychologist to perform the capacity assessment - but we cannot afford that $$$$
Everyone who knows him, can attest that he is sound, rational, practical, considerate & plans things in detail. We have statements from his doctors, we have statements from his care workers, but that's not enough proof for QCAT that he has capacity to make his own decisions.
ANY info would be appreciated, before QCAT and the Public Trustee ruin him financially and he ends up in an aged care facility totally unsuited to his needs and recovery.