[Psychiatric evaluation of patients with neurotic and somatoform disorders within the scope of legal disability pensions].
The problems of the psychiatric expertise of neurotic patients in the field of disability pension in the Federal Republic of Germany are described. Some main ideas for the psychiatric expert are proposed. In consideration of the therapeutic problems, preventive measures should be developed. To prevent a chronic illness, some hints for the treating physician are given. Some research problems are mentioned.
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Psychiatrische Univ.-Klinik, Sektion Forensische Psychiatrie, Tübingen.
D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010415:Pensions; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000523:psychology; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation