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It explains why fitness-to-drive assessments are requested by driver licensing authorities or considered during routine patient management, outlines the role of doctors and other health professionals, and clarifies expectations under the national medical standards (Assessing Fitness to Drive). 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The aim of the series is to provide information on the purpose of the paperwork, and hints on how to complete it accurately. This will allow the GP to be more efficient and the patient to have an accurately completed piece of paperwork for the purpose required.  \nGeneral practitioners are often required to assess a patient’s fitness to drive, either at the specific request of a driver licensing authority orin the general course of patient management. With the release of the new edition of the national medical standards for driver licensing, Assessing Fitness to Drive, in 2012, it is timely to consider the reporting requirements, including the forms and administrative processes involved.  \nThe information in this article has been compiled with input from Austroads and the National Transport Commission.  \nKeywords: automobile driver examination; automobile driving; general practice; physician’s role; physical examination  \ncircumstances in which the general practitioner is considering fitness to drive – for example, depending on whether the assessment is atthe request of the driver licensing authority or whether it is being conducted during the general course of treatment. Requirements may also vary between states and territories, so specific advice should be sought from the local driver licensing authority ( Table 1) .  \nThere are also varying requirements for assessments conducted for accreditation of drivers of public passenger vehicles or vehicles carrying dangerous goods.  \nWhen conducting an assessment at the request of a driver licensing authority  \nA driver licensing authority may request an assessment of a person’s fitness to drive. This request will generally be made via the patient,  \nThe effect of medical conditions on fitness to drive and crash risk has long been recognised. Therefore doctors and other health professionals play an important role in public health and safety when advising patients about fitness to drive and when providing information to driver licensing authorities to support their decision making in this regard. Various forms support communication between the doctor, patient and driver licensing authority.  \nThe national medical standards, Assessing Fitness to Drive, were first developed in 1998 in order to support consistent management of medical conditions with respect to driving. The new edition is expected to be available in 2012. These standards clearly state the applicable medical criteria for licensing for private and commercial licences.  \nThe requirements in terms of forms and administrative processes vary depending on the  \nwho may have reported a medical condition to the licensing authority at the time of licence application or renewal, or may be seeking review of a conditional licence. A request may also come following a crash or other incident if a medical cause is suspected.  \nWhen conducting an assessment at the request of a driver licensing authority, the key form is the Medical Report form. This form is issued to the driver by the licensing authority. The patient returns the completed form to the licensing authority following the assessment. These forms are different in each state/territory, however they generally seek information about:  \n• whether the medical criteria for licensing are met (being specific about whether the criteria for the particular condition(s) are met or not met)  \n• whether there are additional assessment requirements (such as specialist assessment, occupational therapist assessment or other practical driver assessment), and  \n• what conditions or restrictions might apply  \n930 Reprinted from AusTRAliAn FAMily PhysiciAn Vol. 40, no. 11, noVeMbeR 2011  \nto the person’s continued driving, including requirements for periodic review.  \nFo","cbCaivvGxUTi9Ybo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivvGxUTi9Ybo","pdf",231897,"English","# Fitness to Drive Forms: Purpose and Context\n## Assessments at the Request of a Driver Licensing Authority\n## Assessments in the Course of Patient Treatment","[{\"question\":\"When are general practitioners typically asked to assess a patient’s fitness to drive?\",\"answer\":\"Assessment can be requested by a driver licensing authority, often via the patient, or it may be considered during routine patient management when a condition could affect safe driving.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the key form used for assessments requested by a driver licensing authority?\",\"answer\":\"The Medical Report form is the key document. The licensing authority issues it to the driver, the patient returns the completed form to the authority after the assessment, and requirements vary by state or territory.\"},{\"question\":\"How should medical information be handled for privacy and consent purposes?\",\"answer\":\"Only medical information relevant to the patient’s fitness to drive should be included on the Medical Report form. Signed consent may not be required for returning the report, but the licensing authority can request signed consent to enable communication with the examining health professional for additional relevant information.\"}]","Fitness to Drive Forms - A Guide for GPs | PDF"]