Psychiatric examination in assessing accountability

Psychiatric examination when assessing culpability addresses the question of the extent to which mental illnesses play a role in an employee's presumed incapacity. In that case the degree of culpability is asked. This can be important in dismissal procedures, objection cases or when assessing dereliction of duty. Our psychiatrists are able to give a clear answer to such questions.
Reports can be requested by the employer as well as by the person involved or his representative.

How does a Psychiatric examination proceed in the context of assessing imputability?

Application

When we receive the request for psychiatric expertise examination accountability, we will contact the individual within one business day to schedule the assessment. The appointment will take place within 3 to 4 weeks.

The examination

A Psychiatric examination in assessing accountability involves two interviews. The first interview takes place with a psychologist, the second with a psychiatrist. It may also be necessary to request additional information from practitioners. The examination takes place in accordance with the most current guidelines of the Dutch Psychiatric Association and the KNMG.

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.

Information on progress

Our secretariat can inform you about the progress of the examination at any time.

Right of inspection and correction

The report is subject to the right of inspection and correction. This means that the person concerned receives a copy of the draft report before sending it to the applicant and can indicate whether it contains an incorrect representation of facts.