Psychological examination studies psychological characteristics, state, relationships, perception and behaviour within a psychologist's competence. Psychiatric examination concerns medical questions of mental health, diagnosis and mental disorders.
If a case involves medical diagnostic questions, a psychiatrist or a joint psychological and psychiatric examination may be needed.
What you can do
- collect case materials and questions;
- assess the need for psychological or interdisciplinary examination;
- prepare a specialist opinion;
- check an existing examination through a report review.