Question

A 65-year-old man with mild Alzheimer disease is brought by his daughter, who is concerned about his driving. He has had two minor collisions in the past 6 months. According to Canadian guidance on dementia and driving, what is the most appropriate physician action?

Accepted Answer

Assess his cognitive and functional status, consider on-road assessment if available, and report to the licensing authority as required by provincial law

Answer

Reassure the family and take no action until a serious crash occurs

Answer

Explain that any dementia automatically mandates immediate driving cessation without assessment

Answer

Tell the daughter she must remove his car keys without involving you

Answer

Prescribe antipsychotics to improve his driving behaviour

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with mild Alzheimer disease is brought by his daughter, who is concerned about his driving. He has had two minor collisions in the past 6 months. According to Canadian guidance on dementia and driving, what is the most appropriate physician action?