Table of Contents
Introduction
Letter from Michael D. Maves, MD, MBA
Letter from Jeffrey W. Runge, MD
Chapter 1 --Safety and the Older Driver: An Overview
Chapter 2 --Is the Patient at Increased Risk For Unsafe Driving?
Chapter 3 --Formally Assess Function
Chapter 4 --Physician Interventions
Chapter 5 --The Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
Chapter 6 --Counseling the Patient Who is No Longer Safe to Drive
Chapter 7 --Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of the Physician
Chapter 8 --State Licensing Requirements and Reporting Laws
Chapter 9 --Medical Conditions and Medications That May Impair Driving
Section 1.....................................Vision
Section 2.....................................Cardiovascular Diseases
Section 3.....................................Cerebrovascular Diseases
Section 4.....................................Neurologic Diseases
Section 5.....................................Medications
Section 6.....................................Psychiatric Diseases
Section 7.....................................Metabolic Diseases
Section 8.....................................Musculoskeletal Disabilities
Section 9.....................................Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Section 10...................................Renal Disease
Section 11...................................Respiratory Diseases
Section 12...................................Effects of Anesthesia and Surgery
Section 13...................................Miscellaneous Conditions
Chapter 10 --Moving Beyond This Guide
Appendix A --CPT® Codes
Appendix B --Patient and Caregiver Educational Materials
Appendix C --Continuing Medical Education Questionnaire and Evaluation