A 45-year-old taxi driver had a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure 2 months ago. You advised him to stop driving and inform the DVLA. He returns a...

Question

A 45-year-old taxi driver had a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure 2 months ago. You advised him to stop driving and inform the DVLA. He returns and proudly tells you he is ‘back on the road’ and has decided not to contact the DVLA. What is the single most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Explain again and, if he continues to drive against advice, inform the DVLA breaching confidentiality

Answer

Do nothing; this is ultimately his personal responsibility

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Warn him again but take no further action

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Inform his employer immediately without telling him

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Call the police to have his licence removed immediately

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA medical fitness to drive after seizure

A 45-year-old taxi driver had a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure 2 months ago. You advised him to stop driving and inform the DVLA. He returns and proudly tells you he is ‘back on the road’ and has decided not to contact the DVLA. What is the single most appropriate next step?