Assessing fitness to drive – what you need to know
In June 2021, the authors published a How to Treat article in Australian Doctor titled ‘Assessing fitness to drive’. Since then, the National Transport Commission…
In June 2021, the authors published a How to Treat article in Australian Doctor titled ‘Assessing fitness to drive’. Since then, the National Transport Commission…
Since 2006, I have been using a psychological screening tool to help assess the likely cognitive competence in older drivers. It has given me confidence…
Most want clearer rules to avoid patient blame.
A Senate committee has called for a nationally consistent approach and more funding.
The Queensland coroner found a GP and endocrinologist failed to properly assess a woman who died after crashing during a hypoglycaemic event.
How does it feel to have your medical records come under the scrutiny of The Supreme Court? I suppose a civil matter is less onerous…
Dr Jane Lonie (PhD) specialises in the consults dreaded by GPs - capacity assessments.
It's hard to ensure the safety of patients and the public when the wheels of the law turn so slowly - so this GP took matters into his own hands.…
A driver with a 10-year history of seizures was responsible for the disaster
As doctors, we have enormous capacity to contribute to road safety by addressing driving fitness with our patients. This wasn’t something I thought much about…
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