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Note: [] Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology;
President, Rigaud & Associates (Occupational Mental Health Consultants);
Clinical Assistant Professor, Loyola University, Maywood, IL, USA; Lecturer,
University of Illinois, Chicago, USA; Fellow, American Psychiatric Association,
American Board of Disability Analysts, American College of Forensic Examiners
Abstract: Fitness for Duty (FFD) related to physiological or physical
conditions of workers is a rather familiar concept to professionals practicing
in the field of Occupational Health. Behavioral/Mental/Psychological FFD of
workers, another important element of individual-to-work fitness, is now
beginning to receive more attention. The paper defines psychological FFD,
emphasizing the differences between ``fitness'' and ``readiness'' for duty.
This is followed by a discussion of the indications and benefits of evaluating
employees' psychological FFD and a description of the three-step evaluation
process developed by the author.
