Dr Hughes applies strong skills in the assessment (cognitive, forensic, and psychological) of clients with complex histories, including multiple brain trauma, forensic and substance issues, and associated difficulties including mood and personality and has extensive experience assessing individuals from a wide range of industries including government, non-government, hospitals, prisons and community.  Dr Hughes provides high quality, impartial expert opinion and medicolegal reports and has experience acting as an expert witness in NSW courts and tribunals.

Trained in AMA4 guidelines for the assessment of permanent impairment, Dr Hughes has been appointed to the SIRA Authorised Health Practitioner Panel.