Question

A 35-year-old man with no significant past medical history presents to the emergency department after a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure. He is discharged after investigation and you advise him not to drive and to inform the DVLA. Two weeks later his wife telephones the surgery to say he has continued to drive to work despite your advice. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Contact the patient, explain again that he must stop driving and inform the DVLA, and warn that if he continues to drive you will disclose relevant information to the DVLA

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Make no further comment because you have already advised him appropriately

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Inform the DVLA immediately without telling the patient

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Write to the patient''s employer to inform them he is unsafe to drive

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Inform the police that he is driving illegally

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