GPs urged to report unfit drivers to DVLA

[maureenho]

GPs urged to report unfit drivers to DVLA

GPs must tell the DVLA about any patients who continue to drive when they are medically unfit to do so, says the General Medical Council.

The regulator says it is strengthening its advice after hearing from GPs who feel anxious about reporting patients to the driver licensing agency.

The draft guidance, out for public consultation, says public safety should come before patient confidentiality and consent in such cases.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34912771

[annie]

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[JaneJ]

So they should. I expect a lot of peopke don't admit they have a problem and some may not even know they shouldn't be driving

[maureenho]

I agree Jane and there are a lot of people who are told not to drive by their GP but continue to put our live and their own at risk.

[Rosalind]

I totally agree, people should not be driving if they are unfit, they are a danger.