The issue of pre-existing psychiatric impairment is always difficult for examiners. The usual situation is that a person who has had problems with anxiety or depression and has had or has continued to have a course of psychiatric or psychological treatment or counselling. In my view there are a number of matters that need to be considered including the following has there been a diagnosable psychiatric disorder? Has the diagnosable psychiatric disorder required treatment? Has the diagnosed psychiatric disorder lead … Continue reading Pre-existing psychiatric impairment- problems with assessment