Question

A 44 year old woman with poorly controlled epilepsy is admitted after a generalised tonic clonic seizure at home. On the post take ward round she tells you that she often has seizures but drives her children to school every day and has never informed the DVLA. She insists you must not tell anyone. According to GMC confidentiality guidance, what is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Explain that if she continues to drive despite being advised not to, you may need to disclose information to the DVLA in the public interest and encourage her to self report

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Respect her wishes and take no further action

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Inform the DVLA and her GP immediately without discussing it further

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Inform her employer but not the DVLA

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Report her to the police for dangerous driving

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