A 76-year-old man has newly diagnosed dementia and still drives locally. His wife reports getting lost on familiar routes. He asks whether anyone

Question

A 76-year-old man has newly diagnosed dementia and still drives locally. His wife reports getting lost on familiar routes. He asks whether anyone needs to be informed. Current medicines include donepezil and ramipril. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Advise notification to DVLA and insurer

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Tell him to continue driving without discussion

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Ignore driving until severe dementia

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Report directly to police as first step

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Confiscate his car keys without assessing risk

Driving and dementia — DGM MCQ

A 76-year-old man has newly diagnosed dementia and still drives locally. His wife reports getting lost on familiar routes. He asks whether anyone needs to be informed. Current medicines include donepezil and ramipril. What is the most appropriate management?