Question

A 62-year-old man with known epilepsy continues to drive his car despite ongoing seizures. You have explained that he must stop driving and inform the DVLA, but he refuses and says he cannot afford to lose his licence. According to GMC guidance, what should you do next?

Accepted Answer

Explain again that you may have to inform the DVLA if he continues to drive, and if he still refuses, disclose relevant information to DVLA in the public interest

Answer

Respect his decision and take no further action

Answer

Inform the DVLA immediately without telling him

Answer

Inform his employer but not the DVLA

Answer

Do nothing unless he has an accident

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with known epilepsy continues to drive his car despite ongoing seizures. You have explained that he must stop driving and inform the DVLA, but he refuses and says he cannot afford to lose his licence. According to GMC guidance, what should you do next?