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Dementia And Driving: An Approach For General Practice, John Carmody, Victoria Traynor, Donald C. Iverson
Dementia And Driving: An Approach For General Practice, John Carmody, Victoria Traynor, Donald C. Iverson
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Background As our population ages, the proportion of drivers with dementia will continue to rise. Increasingly, health professionals are faced with the clinical dilemma of determining fitness to drive. Unfortunately, the management of drivers with dementia is fraught with hazards.
Objective This article attempts to provide an overview of the complex issue of driving and dementia as it relates to general practitioners in Australia. In addition, an evidence based management strategy is proposed.
Discussion When determining an individual’s fitness to drive, a clinician’s input may have legal, ethical, emotional and social ramifications. At present, a clear consistent national protocol detailing …