Question

A 58-year-old man with poorly controlled epilepsy continues to drive a car despite your clear advice that he must stop and inform the DVLA. He has had two seizures in the last month and tells you he will keep driving because he needs to work. What is the most appropriate next action?

Accepted Answer

Inform the DVLA or relevant authority after explaining to him that you intend to do so

Answer

Take no further action as confidentiality is absolute

Answer

Inform his employer directly without telling him

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Call the police immediately to arrest him

Answer

Remove his car keys from him during the consultation

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with poorly controlled epilepsy continues to drive a car despite your clear advice that he must stop and inform the DVLA. He has had two seizures in the last month and tells you he will keep driving because he needs to work. What is the most appropriate next action?