Psychiatric medical reports & certificates
Issuing psychiatric medical reports and certificates for work, legal use, disability assessment, firearm licensing and other administrative purposes. Athens.
Documented, objective medical opinion based on clinical assessment — for administrative or legal needs.
What is a psychiatric medical report?
A psychiatric medical report is an official medical document that certifies a person’s mental state based on clinical interview, psychometric assessment and, when necessary, review of medical history. It is issued for specific purposes and addressed to medical committees, courts, employers or administrative authorities.
Types of reports issued
Report for professional purposes
Certification of mental fitness for professional licensing or return to work. Often required by public authorities, armed forces or regulated professions.
Report for firearm possession or carrying license
Required by law for issuing a firearm possession or carrying license in Greece. Includes clinical assessment and psychometric testing.
Report for legal use
Psychiatric assessment for use in legal proceedings, including divorce, child custody, criminal cases or assessment of legal capacity.
Report for disability assessment / KEPA
Psychiatric assessment for submission to KEPA — the Greek Disability Certification Center — or IKA, with detailed documentation of mental state and functional impact.
Report for educational purposes
Certification of mental state for entry into educational institutions, postgraduate programs or programs requiring psychiatric screening.
Psychiatric certificate for travel / medication
For patients travelling with psychotropic medication, such as anxiolytics or mood stabilizers, who need medical documentation for customs or insurance purposes.
FAQ
How long does it take to issue a report?
Depending on the type of report, it is usually issued within 2–5 working days after clinical assessment. In urgent cases, it may be issued during the visit.
Do I need to have visited the clinic before?
No. Clinical assessment for a medical report can be performed independently of an existing therapeutic relationship.
Can the report be used in court?
Yes, if requested for this purpose. In some cases, expert consultant testimony may be required; this can be discussed in advance.
What does the clinical assessment include?
Structured psychiatric interview, psychometric tools depending on report type, review of medical history if available, and drafting of a reasoned report.
