A 35-year-old man with poorly controlled epilepsy continues to drive a car despite being advised not to. He tells you he has no intention of informing...

Question

A 35-year-old man with poorly controlled epilepsy continues to drive a car despite being advised not to. He tells you he has no intention of informing the DVLA. What is your most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Tell him that if he continues to drive and refuses to inform the DVLA, you may need to disclose relevant information to the DVLA in the public interest

Answer

Do nothing, as confidentiality is absolute

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Immediately inform his employer but not the DVLA

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Inform the police without informing him

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Post his details on social media to warn the public

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Confidentiality and DVLA

A 35-year-old man with poorly controlled epilepsy continues to drive a car despite being advised not to. He tells you he has no intention of informing the DVLA. What is your most appropriate action?