Fitness to Drive Flashcards
1
Q
What do you need to assess when a patient with a mental health condition wants to drive?
A
MIMCAS
Mental state Insight (how condition could affect driving) Medications and side effects Compliance Accidents Substance use
2
Q
What should you discuss with a patient who is not fit to drive?
A
Communicate this clearly
Timeframe and reassessment
Explain your duty to balance their safety and wellbeing with the safety and wellbeing of the public
Advise self-reporting to RMS
If refusing, advise you have a professional obligation to report, but you hope it can be with their consent
