What advice is given to palliative care patients about driving?. (4th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weir, Nashringi; Fischer, Amanda; Good, Phillip
• Is Part Of: Progress in palliative care. Volume 26:Number 3(2018)
• Page Start: 126
• Page End: 128
• Publication Date: 2018-05-04
• Subjects: Palliative care -- Guidelines as a topic -- Driving -- Opioids; Palliative treatment -- Periodicals; Terminal care -- Periodicals; 616.02905
• DOI: 10.1080/09699260.2018.1461480
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-9260

Abstract

Abstract : Background: The primary aim when providing advice to patients on fitness to drive is the safety of the patient and the general public. Within the current Australian guidelines there is little specific information in regards to providing advice to palliative care patients about driving. Method: Online survey. Objective: To investigate the current practice of doctors and the advice provided to palliative care patients about their fitness to drive. Discussion: When advising a patient with a medical condition that could affect fitness to drive, most respondents were not in consensus with the driving guidelines with only 38% following the recommended procedure. It found some disparity in the advice provided and differences to the Australian driving guidelines.