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  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Road Safety

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  • Patients undergoing hand surgery often inquire about resuming driving.
  • Clarity is lacking regarding who holds responsibility for this decision: the surgeon, patient, or insurance provider.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate surgeon perspectives on patient fitness to drive after hand surgery.
  • To identify current practices and awareness of guidelines among surgeons regarding driving post-hand surgery.

Main Methods:

  • An eight-question survey was distributed to consultant and trainee plastic and orthopaedic surgeons in Ireland and the UK.
  • 89 surgeons responded to the survey, providing insights into their clinical practices and opinions.

Main Results:

  • A majority of surgeons (53%) believed the decision for patients to drive rested with the patient.
  • 80% of surgeons advised patients to contact their insurance company, yet 87% were unaware of current driving regulations or guidelines.
  • National guidelines and major insurance providers offered vague advice, deferring the decision to the treating doctor.

Conclusions:

  • There is significant ambiguity among surgeons regarding responsibility for determining when patients can safely drive post-hand surgery.
  • Surgeons demonstrated a lack of awareness regarding existing regulations, highlighting a need for clearer guidelines.
  • Ultimately, the legal duty of care rests with the patient to ensure they are in full control of a vehicle before driving, irrespective of medical or insurance advice.