During a routine OH assessment, a bus driver tells you he has been experiencing episodes of dizziness and brief loss of consciousness for the past

Question

During a routine OH assessment, a bus driver tells you he has been experiencing episodes of dizziness and brief loss of consciousness for the past three months but has not told his GP. He holds a Group 2 licence. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Advise him strongly to see his GP urgently, explain that his symptoms render him unfit to drive, and inform him that if he continues driving you may need to breach confidentiality to protect public safety

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Tell him his symptoms are not relevant to driving

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Write to his GP without his consent immediately

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Report him to the police for driving dangerously

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Maintain confidentiality and respect his wish not to tell his GP

Blackouts and driving safety — DOccMed MCQ

During a routine OH assessment, a bus driver tells you he has been experiencing episodes of dizziness and brief loss of consciousness for the past three months but has not told his GP. He holds a Group 2 licence. What is the most appropriate action?