A 68-year-old man with moderate Alzheimer disease is brought by his daughter, who reports he is still driving but has become disoriented several times...

Question

A 68-year-old man with moderate Alzheimer disease is brought by his daughter, who reports he is still driving but has become disoriented several times. Cognitive testing confirms significant impairment. What is the most appropriate action regarding driving?

Accepted Answer

Assess capacity, advise cessation of driving and comply with mandatory reporting requirements in your province

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Do nothing; family, not physicians, are responsible for driving safety

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Advise him to continue driving but with a family member

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Ignore the concern to maintain the therapeutic relationship

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Immediately confiscate his keys without explanation

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Fitness to drive in dementia

A 68-year-old man with moderate Alzheimer disease is brought by his daughter, who reports he is still driving but has become disoriented several times. Cognitive testing confirms significant impairment. What is the most appropriate action regarding driving?