Insurability of the Psychiatrically Ill or those with a past History of Psychiatric Disorder

Hoaken, P. C. S.; Sishta, S. K.

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“…In most cases, it is important for rehabilitation to begin as early as possible. The Canadian Psychiatric Association has taken the position that return to work as soon as possible is likely to improve the patient's self-esteem, reestablish him or her in a familiar social network, and aid rehabilitation (Hoaken & Sishta, 1988). Furthermore, there is some evidence that work deprivation may be one of the causes of psychological disturbance (Hoaken & Sishta, 1988; Tanay, 1983).…”

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File review consultation in the adjudication of mental health and chronic pain disability claims.

Hadjistavropoulos¹,

Bieling²

2001

Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research

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The role of the psychological file review consultant in assisting disability insurance carriers to adjudicate chronic pain and mental health claims is discussed. The authors advocate an empirical basis for this practice and outline the relevant professional issues and procedural steps to be taken in this consulting role. They examine the role of the consultant in evaluating the quality of assessment, whether empirically evaluated treatments have been applied, and what factors can be used in estimating return to work dates. Specific problems that a file review consultant might encounter and suggested solutions are described as are potential biases and ethical dilemmas that may occur when psychologists take on this emerging consulting role.Thomas Hadjistavropoulos received his PhD in clinical psychology in 1991 from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Currently, he is professor of psychology and director of clinical training at the University ofRegina.Peter Bieling received his PhD in clinical psychology in 1997 from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Currently, he is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at McMaster University and is a psychologist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario.

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File review consultation in the adjudication of mental health and chronic pain disability claims.

Hadjistavropoulos¹,

Bieling²

2001

Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research

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“…Few would argue against the idea that recovering and return to work are in the best interests of both the claimant and the insurer (see for example, Hoaken & Sishta, 1988). In this regard, there are a number of risk factors that have been associated with potential for return to work.…”

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Handbook of Complex Occupational Disability Claims

Schultz

Gatchel²

2005

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“…In the case oflife insurance, this "prediction must be augmented by other information pertaining to chronicity, degree of impulse control, and insight among other factors." Regarding disability insurance, our position paper assessed at the time that companies were indeed "liberal in providing disability payments" (17). Since then, the insurance industry has reported a marked increase in so-called "subjective" claims.…”

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“…For years, the CPA has monitored difficulties experienced by our patients in obtaining various forms of private insurance. A position paper written in 1989 focused on problems related to life insurance (17). This year, the increasing difficulties reported by our patients in securing disability insurance were highlighted.…”

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Pioneering Aspects of Psychiatry

el‐Guebaly

1999

Can J Psychiatry

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T hank you all for the many opportunities presented to me this year. Merci bien pour une ann ee unique. In preparing this address , I perused the writings ofmy predecessors, which provided a useful chronicle of the issues confronted by our profession over the second half of this century. Two lessons emerged for me: a sense of humility as I found roots in past addresses for most of the components I considered creative in my own presidential theme and, paraphrasing Isaac Newton, "I could see further. .. only by standing on the shoulders of giants. " There was also a sense of wonderment about the renewal of issues as I rediscovered the old French adage, "plus fa change. .. plus c'est la meme chose "! Thirty years ago, I chose psychiatry probably for the same reasons I chose Canada. I was attracted by limitless borders and needed room for my dreams to roam. "Pioneering" in my theme means "going before , preparing the way for others, as early settlers have done" (I), and the bountiful, creative opportunities offered by the practice of psychiatry are a haven to those who thrive on exploring the unknown and travelling off the beaten track. A president soon realizes that the opportunities of this position involve pursuing the legacy of his or her predecessors, seizing the serendipitous issues arising during the term of office, and promoting in a theme select aspects of our profession considered to be in need of further advocacy.

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Insurability of the Psychiatrically Ill or those with a past History of Psychiatric Disorder

Abstract: This paper was prepared for the Professional Standards and Practice Council, chaired by Dr. Werner J. Pankratz. It was approved by the Board of Directors of the Canadian Psychiatric Association on September 27, 1988.

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File review consultation in the adjudication of mental health and chronic pain disability claims.

File review consultation in the adjudication of mental health and chronic pain disability claims.

Handbook of Complex Occupational Disability Claims

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