Question

A 62-year-old man with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy attends your GP surgery. During the consultation you notice he smells strongly of alcohol and slurs his words. He admits to drinking heavily daily and drove himself to the surgery. He intends to drive home immediately. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Advise him not to drive, arrange alternative transport home, and document the discussion

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Do nothing; it is his responsibility to decide if he is safe to drive

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Secretly call the police to stop him when he leaves the practice

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Provide a fit note stating he is unfit for work but say nothing about driving

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Tell him that you will have to inform the DVLA immediately, without discussing it further

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