Question

A 58-year-old man has recently had a myocardial infarction. He admits to you that he has been told by the cardiologist not to drive but has continued to do so and refuses to inform the DVLA. What should you do according to GMC and DVLA guidance?

Accepted Answer

Explain his legal duty to inform the DVLA, advise him to stop driving, and if he continues to drive against advice, consider breaching confidentiality to inform the DVLA in the public interest

Answer

Respect his decision and take no further action

Answer

Inform the DVLA immediately without telling him

Answer

Confiscate his car keys

Answer

Inform his employer but not the DVLA

Practice question

A 58-year-old man has recently had a myocardial infarction. He admits to you that he has been told by the cardiologist not to drive but has continued to do so and refuses to inform the DVLA. What should you do according to GMC and DVLA guidance?