Question

A 60-year-old man with poorly controlled epilepsy has had two seizures in the last month. You advise him to stop driving and inform the DVLA. He refuses and says he will continue to drive and does not want you to tell anyone. According to GMC confidentiality guidance, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Explain again the risks and legal duty, and if he continues to drive, disclose relevant information to DVLA in the public interest

Answer

Respect confidentiality and take no further action

Answer

Inform the DVLA without telling the patient

Answer

Contact the police immediately without telling him

Answer

Tell his family but not the DVLA

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with poorly controlled epilepsy has had two seizures in the last month. You advise him to stop driving and inform the DVLA. He refuses and says he will continue to drive and does not want you to tell anyone. According to GMC confidentiality guidance, what should you do?