There are three interlocking pieces to an aviation psychiatry assessment.
Part 1 of 3: The Psychiatric Exam
Meeting your psychiatrist begins, not ends, the psychiatric assessment.
Part 2 of 3: Reviewing Records
Depending on the regulatory issue, records in your case may be weighed equally to the psychiatrist's opinion. Neglecting background records is a common failure point.
Part 3 of 3: A Report that Addresses Part 67 Regulations
A psychiatric report that does not address Part 67 regulations or medical standards for aviators can lead to the FAA's denial or deferral of your case.
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Valuing Speed Over Efficiency
Prioritize how quickly the FAA can decide your case, not how quickly you schedule an appointment
The FAA may make decisions in 90 days with a clean case and a compliant report. A fumbled case gets denied. Murky cases can take years to resolve.
The FAA's standard is that the psychiatrist review ALL treatment records. Not summaries.
A counselor's summary takes decision making authority away from the aviation professional. The therapist unwittingly gets placed at the heart of a federal review.
Read everything from the FAA, your HIMS AME, and aviation psychiatrist carefully.
Often the FAA's thinking and certification plan is placed clearly into print. If not, there are still clues in the text. Use every information advantage you can.