Doctors have been reminded that they must inform the DVLA if a patient ‘continues to drive against medical advice and fails to do this themselves’ – echoing advice that also applies to optometrists.
The guidance was flagged up during Road Safety Week from November 23-30, as part of a General Medical Council (GMC) draft confidentiality document under consultation.
Niall Dickson, chief executive of the General Medical Council, said: ‘This is difficult territory – most patients will do the sensible thing but a few will not and may not realise that they are a risk to others behind the wheel of a car.’
The General Optical Council also this week emphasised the importance of flagging up eye conditions that might affect driving.
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