Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Driving Simulation in the Clinic: Testing Visual Exploratory Behavior in Daily Life Activities in Patients with Visual Field Defects
Published on: September 18, 2012
Medical certificates attesting fitness to drive
Roy G Beran1, John A Devereux2
1School of Medicine, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Abstract:
Few if any sanctions have been imposed on doctors for inappropriate certification of fitness to drive. This paper reviews a recent Tribunal decision on inappropriate certification of fitness to drive. This paper reviews the facts of the case of Medical Board of Australia v Andrew and discusses the legal implications for doctors who certify patients as fit to drive. The paper offers a necessary and timely warning that the Medical Board sought harsh sanctions, more severe than were imposed by the Tribunal, but that the Tribunal also felt compelled to impose 'general deterrence' to prevent inappropriate certification. The paper emphasises the need for scrupulous attention to detail and an absolute need for circumspection when assessing patients who claim to be seizure free, or who minimise impairment from a range of other conditions, insisting on clearance to be able to drive.
Related Concept Videos
Serum Laboratory Studies, Stool Test, Breath Test
Survey Safety
Exercise Stress Test
Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
Definition
An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
Purposes
Myasthenia Gravis: Diagnostic Tests
The edrophonium test is a diagnostic tool for myasthenia gravis. It involves...
Discharge Summary Forms
Here's a detailed look at the key components and guidelines for preparing a discharge summary:
Sight Distance in a Vertical Curve

