Psychiatric examination absenteeism and disability

A Psychiatric examination often requested in cases of absenteeism or work disability. As a rule, a diagnostic assessment is requested. However, it is the limitations that have the most significant consequences, and in many cases, these are explicitly requested.

goal Psychiatric examination absenteeism and work disability

The goal a Psychiatric examination generally to determine whether there are any limitations associated with a psychiatric disorder. Indications include stalled recovery, supporting a claim assessment, supporting a WIA case file, preventing wage sanctions, or rectifying wage sanctions.

Our psychiatrists are familiar with the legal assessment frameworks and, within that context, have expertise in areas such as insurance medicine.

questions about the presence or absence of a psychiatric disorder
proving or ruling out personality problems
the role of recovery impeding factors
determining limitations in personal and social functioning
determining usable possibilities
stagnating recovery or reintegration
evaluating of previous treatments and reintegration pathways
identifying treatment options
determining the prognosis

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What does a Psychiatric examination absenteeism and disability look like?

Application

Once the application is received by us we will contact the person concerned within one business day to schedule the examination. The examination will take place within 3 to 4 weeks.

The examination

A Psychiatric examination absenteeism and work disability consists of two interviews. The first interview is conducted by a psychologist, and the second by a psychiatrist. In addition, it may be necessary to request additional information from treating professionals. The evaluation is conducted in accordance with the most current guidelines of the Dutch Association for Psychiatry and the KNMG. If necessary, a professional interpreter may be provided for this evaluation.

The report

The findings are presented in a report. This is sent to the applicant for the study. 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.