Psychiatric examination

A Psychiatric examination an assessment conducted by an independent psychiatrist, aimed at determining the presence or absence of a psychiatric condition. This expertise can be used in cases of absenteeism and incapacity for work, as a second opinion, in personal injury cases, or for the assessment of accountability. A Psychiatric examination be expanded to include a work capacity profile. In addition, a ruling can be made on medical liability.

In the case of absenteeism files, it is also possible to supplement the expertise with an insurance medical fitness assessment. If necessary, a professional interpreter can be called in to assist with this assessment.

Sazyes offers the following psychiatric examinations.

  • For brief absence

    A Psychiatric examination brief absence is an independent psychiatric examination intended for employees and insured persons. The emphasis of this examination is to distinguish between situationally determined symptoms and distinct psychiatric states.

  • As second opinion

    A Psychiatric examination can also be used to assess an ongoing treatment, for example to check it against the most current treatment guidelines. Or in objection and appeal procedures when a client does not agree with the outcome of an earlier assessment by another psychiatrist or institution.

  • At adsenteeism occupational disability

    A Psychiatric examination provides clarity in complex absence and disability cases. The goal is generally to determine if there are limitations associated with a psychiatric condition or disorder. When this is the case, the implications of this for daily life are examined. Indications include stagnant recovery or substantiation of a WIA file.

  • At assessment imputability

    In employment or dismissal proceedings, the existence of a psychiatric illness or disorder is sometimes invoked. In such cases, a Psychiatric examination provides you with clarity on the degree of accountability.

  • At personal injury

    In the case of industrial or traffic accidents, for example, we are called in to indicate whether there is a medical-causal connection between physical or psychological complaints and a particular event. If the answer is yes, we also make a statement about any resulting limitations.

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What is a psychiatric examination?

A psychiatric examination provides clarity at:

  • questions about the presence or absence of a psychiatric disorder
  • determining limitations in personal and social functioning
  • stagnating recovery or reintegration
  • evaluating of previous treatments and reintegration pathways
  • identifying treatment options
  • questions of legal or medical liability, the imputability of certain behavior, and mental capacity