A 71-year-old man with untreated focal seizures has had two episodes of impaired awareness while driving in the past month. He refuses to stop

Question

A 71-year-old man with untreated focal seizures has had two episodes of impaired awareness while driving in the past month. He refuses to stop driving because he lives rurally and says reporting would ruin his independence. What is the most appropriate ethical/legal action?

Accepted Answer

Advise him not to drive and follow provincial mandatory reporting requirements

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Permit driving if he avoids highways

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Report him to his employer instead of the licensing authority

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Keep the information confidential because independence is important

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Wait until he has a collision before taking action

Fitness to drive mandatory reporting — MCCQE Part 1 MCQ

A 71-year-old man with untreated focal seizures has had two episodes of impaired awareness while driving in the past month. He refuses to stop driving because he lives rurally and says reporting would ruin his independence. What is the most appropriate ethical/legal action?