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To Drive or Not to Drive: Assessment Dilemmas for GPs.

J Sims¹, S Rouse-Watson, P Schattner

¹Healthy Ageing Research Unit, Monash University, Notting Hill, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia.

International Journal of Family Medicine

|February 2, 2012

Summary

Most Australian general practitioners (GPs) assess patient fitness to drive but lack confidence and desire more education. Reporting patients to authorities risks the doctor-patient relationship and raises legal concerns.

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Area of Science:

Medical Assessment
Public Health
General Practice

Background:

Automobile dependency in Australia necessitates clear processes for medical fitness to drive assessments.
Relinquishing driving licenses for medical reasons presents significant challenges for patients and healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore how general practitioners (GPs) recognize and manage patient fitness to drive.
To understand GPs' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences regarding driving assessments and reporting.
To identify educational needs for GPs in assessing driving fitness.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing questionnaires distributed to GPs.
The study targeted general practices in both rural and metropolitan divisions in Victoria, Australia.

Main Results:

85% of responding GPs assessed patient fitness to drive, but only 54% felt confident in their abilities.
A significant majority (79%) believed reporting patients would negatively impact the doctor-patient relationship, and 74% were concerned about legal liability.
74% of GPs favored additional education on assessing driving fitness.

Conclusions:

GPs play a crucial role in assessing driving fitness but require enhanced support, education, and clearer guidelines.
Addressing GPs' concerns regarding confidence, legal liability, and the doctor-patient relationship is essential for effective medical fitness to drive assessments.