This Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers was developed by the American Medical Association in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Introduction (PDF, 160KB)
Table of Contents (PDF, 93KB)
Preface (PDF, 134KB)
Chapter 1: Safety and the Older Driver: An Overview (PDF, 195KB)
Chapter 2: Is the Patient at Increased Risk for Unsafe Driving (PDF, 216KB)
Chapter 3: Formally Assess Function (PDF, 257KB)
Chapter 4: Physician Interventions (PDF, 206KB)
Chapter 5: The Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (PDF, 200KB)
Chapter 6: Counseling the Patient Who is No Longer Safe to Drive (PDF, 234KB)
Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of the Physician (PDF, 193KB)
Chapter 8: State Licensing Requirements and Reporting Laws (PDF, 353KB)
Chapter 9: Medical Conditions and Medications That May Impair Driving (PDF, 265KB)
Chapter 10: Moving Beyond This Guide: Research and Planning for Safe Transportation for the Older Population (PDF, 168KB)
Appendix A: CPT® Codes (PDF, 162KB)
Appendix B: Patient and Caregiver Educational Materials (PDF, 222KB)
Appendix C: Continuing Medical Education Questionnaire and Evaluation (PDF, 166KB)
Index (PDF, 90KB)
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