Older Driver Safety
The American Medical Association (AMA) believes that the safety of older drivers is a public health issue. Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of injury-related deaths in the older population (persons 65 years and older). Per mile driven, the fatality rate for drivers 85 years and older is nine times higher than the rate for drivers 25 to 69 years old.
Physicians play an important role in the safe mobility of their older patients. The AMA encourages physicians to make driver safety a routine part of their geriatric medical services.
Why are older drivers at risk?
Older drivers have a higher risk of traffic fatalities for two main reasons.
CME Activities Available
"Medical fitness to drive: Is your patient at risk?"
This Web-based educational course created by the AMA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was developed to help identify the at-risk patients in your care. This course will provide participants with:
- Assessment tools
- Case studies
- Benchmarking that tracks your progress throughout the course
- Resources to further your learning and much, much more
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Video Sample 3The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association designates this PI CME activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers - 2010 Edition
This guide was developed by the AMA in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. View press release.
The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
