On June 12, 2014, the Vietnam Ministry of Health promulgated Circular 20/2014/TT-BYT stipulating the whole person impairment used in forensic and psychiatric forensic assessment.
The table of whole person impairment used in forensic and psychiatric forensic assessment in Vietnam is issued in conjunction with Circular 20/2014/TT-BYT. The whole person impairment due to the sequelae of mental and behavioral disorders after suffering from trauma and brain injuries is stipulated as follows:
Sequelae of mental and behavioral disorders after suffering from trauma and brain injuries | Percentage (%) |
I. Dementia | |
1. Mild dementia | 21-25 |
2. Moderate dementia | 41-45 |
3. Severe dementia | 61-63 |
4. Very severe dementia (complete) | 81-83 |
II. Mental disorders after brain concussion | |
1. Mental disorders after brain concussion treated and recovered | 0 |
2. Mental disorders after brain concussion treated and stabilized | 11-15 |
3. Mental disorders after brain concussion with unsuccessful treatment | 25-30 |
III. Personality disorders | |
1. Personality disorders treated and recovered | 0 |
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The regulations may be found in Circular 20/2014/TT-BYT effective from August 15, 2014.
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