Psychiatric examination In case of absenteeism and disability of Sazyes

Psychiatric examination in case of absenteeism and disability

A psychiatric examination is often requested in cases of absenteeism or disability. As a rule, a diagnostic opinion is requested. However, it is the limitations that have the most important consequences and in many cases this is explicitly requested.

Purpose of Psychiatric examniation in absenteeism and disability

It goal of a Psychiatric examination is generally used to determine whether there are limitations associated with a psychiatric disorder. Indications include a stagnating recovery, the substantiation of a claim assessment, the substantiation of a WIA file, wage sanction prevention or wage sanction repair.
Our psychiatrists are aware of the statutory assessment frameworks and in that context have knowledge of insurance medical instruments such as the FML.

Psychiatric examination at absenteeism and disability provides clarity at:

  • 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
Psychiatric examination For absenteeism and disability provides clarity

How does a Psychiatric examination for absenteeism and disability proceed?

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 for absenteeism and disability includes 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 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.