Neurological consultation for absence from Sazyes

Neurologisch consult bij verzuim <6 maanden

The Neurological Consultation is an independent neurological examination intended for employees and insured persons who are absent from work for less than 6 months. The report is based on a one-time examination by a neurologist. It provides clarity regarding diagnosis, limitations and treatment options. The goal of the consultation is to provide well-founded treatment or reintegration advice at an early stage. Compared to a regular expertise, a neurological consultation is not only faster, but also less stressful for the person involved and cheaper.

Neurological consultation gives you clarity regarding:

- the cause of the absence and any neurological diagnosis
- the presence or absence of functional limitations
- treatment and/or reintegration advice
- the prognosis

Difference with a neurological expertise

The main difference between a neurological consultation and a regular neurological examination is the timing. Our regular expertise is often used in cases of stagnant recovery or the substantiation of a WIA file. In the neurological consultation, the primary emphasis is on early diagnosis and advice. Unnecessary or incorrect treatment trajectories are thus prevented. Because of this set-up, the examination is not only quick, but also less stressful for the person involved and cheaper. If in doubt about the indication, you can always consult with one of our neurologists.

Sazyes distinction with neurological expertise

The main features of the Neurology consultation at a glance:

• bij verzuim < 6 maanden
• eenmalige beoordeling door neuroloog
• doorlooptijd 2-4 weken (bij uitzonderlijke drukte kan dit langer zijn)
• helderheid over diagnostiek, beperkingen, behandelmogelijkheden en prognose
• combinatie met verzekeringsgeneeskundig belastbaarheidsonderzoek is mogelijk

When to request?

The neurological consultation can be requested within 6 monts of reporting sick. The earlier the examination is initiated, the greater the chance of preventing that unnecessary or incorrect treatment trajectories. For absences longer than 6 months, we recommend a neurological expertise.

Who can apply for the study?

The neurological consultation is successfully used by occupational physicians, occupational health departments, medical consultants, employers and case managers who want direction over the absenteeism process from the outset.

How does the Neurology consultation proceed?

Application

Once we receive the request for a neurological consultation, we will contact the person requesting the examination within one business day to schedule the examination.

The examination

The neurological consultation includes 1 consultation with one of our neurologists.

Additional research

If, after the examination, there is still uncertainty about the cause of the symptoms, the neurologist may choose to request additional (imaging) testing such as an MRI scan. This will of course be discussed beforehand.

The report

The findings are presented in a report. This is sent to the person requesting  If the applicant is not a physician, the report will not be sent to the applicant but to the physician listed in the request form.

Question

A standard line of questioning is advised, which gives clarity on:

  • the cause of the absence and any neurological diagnosis
  • the presence or absence of functional limitations
  • treatment and/or reintegration advice
  • the forecast

Information on progress

Our secretariat can inform you about the progress of the examination at any time. The turnaround time is 2-4 weeks (it may be longer in case of exceptional busyness).

Information to the client

When preparing the report, relevant laws and regulations regarding the sharing of medical data are taken into account. In addition, the employee or insured also always receives a copy of the report.