Question

A 45-year-old lorry driver with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes admits that he has had several episodes of severe hypoglycaemia at home, including one where his partner had to call an ambulance. He insists on continuing to drive and asks you not to tell anyone. What is your most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Advise him that he must stop driving and inform the DVLA; if he refuses and continues to drive, you may need to breach confidentiality to protect the public

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Agree to keep this confidential and allow him to continue driving

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Tell his employer immediately without discussing with him

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Do nothing and wait for the DVLA to contact you

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Advise him to change his job but take no further action

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