Expert Psychiatric Assessments in Quebec
In Quebec, PsycIME delivers psychiatrist-led independent medical examinations (IMEs) aligned with the no-fault compensation model of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and broader personal injury frameworks. We offer specialized psychiatric assessments that address catastrophic impairment, accident benefits, tort claims, disability matters, and psychological trauma.
Our reports are grounded in DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and structured to meet Quebec’s legal, clinical, and evidentiary standards, including AMA Guide-based impairment ratings. PsycIME is a preferred partner to law firms, public bodies, and insurers in Quebec seeking timely, neutral, and defensible psychiatric expertise for complex claims and medico-legal matters.
Virtual assessments offered across Quebec and multilingual services available, we ensure accessible, culturally competent care for clients and referring professionals province-wide.
Catastrophic (CAT) Impairment Assessment
PsycIME delivers psychiatrist-led Catastrophic Impairment (CAT) assessments that meet the highest clinical and legal standards under SAAQ. Our evaluations support accurate, timely, and well-founded determinations for individuals with life-altering injuries. We offer psychiatrist-led expertise trained in AMA Guides and deliver clear, tenable medico-legal reports. We also offer inclusive and multilingual assessments and guarantee rapid turnaround.
Tort Related Assessments - Personal Injury IMEs
PsycIME supports personal injury litigation through independent psychiatric assessments, evaluating whether impairments meet the legal tort threshold for pain and suffering claims under the province’s Insurance Act. Our psychiatrist-led IMEs are objective, regulator-aligned, and fully defensible in trial or settlement proceedings. We offer legal threshold expertise, provide clear causation and chronicity analysis, deliver trial-ready reports formatted for legal proceedings, and ensure neutral and peer-reviewed evaluations. We help strengthen claims for pain and suffering damages and guide settlement strategies.
Psychiatric Independent Medical Examinations for Accident Benefits
PsycIME specializes in psychiatric IMEs for accident benefit claims under SAAQ. Our assessments support critical determinations for Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) removal, medical and rehabilitation benefits, income replacement (pre- and post-104 weeks), non-earner benefits, and attendant care. All reports align with SAAQ evidentiary standards, supported by DSM-5 diagnoses and functional impact analyses. We are the preferred choice for law firms and IME providers due to our responsive service and clear, objective, and admissible reports.
Sexual Assault and Trauma-Focused IMEs
At PsycIME, we provide specialized psychiatric assessments for sensitive sexual assault and trauma cases. Our psychiatrists, with advanced trauma-informed expertise, offer survivor-centered care, ensuring sensitivity while maintaining medico-legal objectivity. We deliver legal and forensic credibility through court-fortified opinions on psychological harm, with many experts experienced in providing expert testimony in courts. Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations cover PTSD, depression, anxiety, and dissociation, analyzing functional impact across all life domains.
Psychiatric IMEs for Personal Injury & Civil Medico-Legal Cases
PsycIME provides independent psychiatric assessments for a wide range of medico-legal matters outside the auto insurance framework, including slip and falls, dog bites, and assaults. We deliver neutral, appropriate opinions grounded in clinical rigor. We support various medico-legal claims, providing diagnostic clarity and well-supported opinions on causation and impairment. The law firms rely on us for objective reports that withstand litigation scrutiny and offer fast turnaround to support timely case progression.
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability (LTD and STD) Psychiatric Assessments
PsycIME provides impartial, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations for Long-Term and Short-Term Disability (LTD/STD) claims. We serve plaintiff and defense law firms, insurers, employers, and third-party IME companies. For plaintiff lawyers, we provide robust medical evidence. For defense lawyers, we offer accurate functional assessments. Employers receive objective assessments addressing return-to-work capacity and medical necessity for leave. Third-party IME companies benefit from enhanced medical file reviews with clear psychiatric insights to support benefit decisions.
Psychiatric Capacity Assessments
PsycIME delivers court-ready psychiatric capacity assessments, determining an individual’s ability to make informed decisions regarding personal care, health, finances, property, and legal matters. Our psychiatrist-led expertise evaluates cognitive function and psychiatric conditions, complying with Substitute Decisions Act. We provide secure, structured reports for power of attorney disputes, guardianship applications, and testamentary capacity reviews. Our assessments are timely, accessible, and culturally competent, trusted by lawyers, hospitals, and public guardians.
Fitness for Work (FTW) Psychiatric Assessments
PsycIME supports safe, sustainable return-to-work planning through psychiatric evaluations. Our psychiatrist-led Fitness for Work (FTW) assessments offer objective, defensible guidance for employers, unions, insurers, and legal counsel managing psychological disability claims. We provide psychiatric expertise in work capacity, offering actionable return-to-work recommendations (fit to return to work, fit to return to work with accommodations, or, not fit to return to work). Our reports ensure legal and HR alignment with duty-to-accommodate obligations and employment law compliance in workplaces.
SAAQ Supported Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluations
PsycIME’s Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluations provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, delivering clear diagnoses and customized treatment suggestions. These evaluations support individuals, employers, insurers, and referring professionals in navigating mental health challenges within the context of the province’s healthcare and insurance systems. Our hybrid approach ensures thorough and actionable insights for effective care planning and claim resolution.
