Pre-sentence Report – Psychiatric evaluation of a person found guilty of a criminal charge to address treatment needs and risk assessment to assist the Court in sentencing or probation conditions. (back)

Criminal Intent – Evaluation to assist in determining the accused’s intent or mental state at the time of the alleged offense. (back)

Mental State at Time of Offence – Assessment of the accused’s mental state at the time of alleged offense. This evaluation may occur at any point in the trial process. The focus is on the presence of mental disorder and the effect that the disorder had on the subject’s ability to appreciate the nature and quality of their act (or omission) and their ability to know that their act was wrong. The purpose of such a report is to assist the Court in determining whether the accused is ‘Not Criminally Responsible on account of Mental Disorder’ (NCRMD). (back)

Fitness to Stand Trial – Psychiatric evaluation of an accused person to determine if they are mentally disordered. If the first criterion is met then the evaluation addresses the person’s ability to understand the charges, their ability to participate in their own defence, their ability to understand the possible outcomes and whether they are able to appropriately instruct legal counsel. (back)

Bail – An assessment report of an accused person which addresses the treatment needs & risk for recidivism to assist in determining appropriate bail conditions. (back)

Dangerous Offender Assessments – The focus of the assessment is evaluation of risk for recidivism and the possibility for treatment and management in the community. The evaluations are based on extensive review of correctional, probation and community records as well as an interview with the offender. Attempts are made to contact reliable community collateral resources. (back)

Personal Injury – Psychiatric evaluation to help determine the present and past mental health of the injured plaintiff. The evaluation is focused on the association between the tort injury and the current mental/emotional difficulties. The report will also address treatment recommendation, expected treatment outcomes (prognosis) and the likelihood of residual functional impairments. (back)

Disability - A disability assessment may be requested by insurers, employers or attorneys to evaluate claimants for ongoing functional limitations. As with other evaluations, the report is based on direct interview with the claimant as well as review of medical documentation. The purpose is to assist those who ultimately determine whether the claimant is disabled, according to the specific insurance contract language. (back)

Litigation Consultation – We can assist in evaluating reports and documents to help decide whether psychiatric evaluation is required as well as helping to frame questions for examination or cross-examination. This type of consultation may preclude direct evaluation for Independent Medical Reports. (back)

Employment and Occupational Assessments – An employment or occupational assessment is usually requested by employers who have concerns about an employee’s cognitive abilities or emotional stability as they relate to the ability to function in the workplace. An assessment may also be requested to evaluate the employee’s potential for violence or disruptiveness in the workplace. Consultation is also available to employers and unions regarding workplace mental health issues. (back)

Mental Health Act Panels – Dr. Zoffmann serves as medical representation on three member review panels. Review Panels review discharge applications made by patients involuntarily detained in designated mental health facilities. (back)

Claims Review Committees – These are single session evaluations that include review of records, administrative decisions & reports to determine whether or not a claim has been fairly settled, disallowed or continued. (back)

Workers Compensation Tribunals – These are single session evaluations that include review of records, administrative decisions and reports pertaining to the tribunal. These evaluations focus on specific regulation language to assist with claim settlements due to workplace injury. (back)