Citation

Morgan JF. Med. Sci. Law 1998; 38(1): 28-33.

Affiliation

Section of Liaison and Psychosomatic Medicine, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, British Academy of Forensic Sciences, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9481075

Abstract

This paper reports on a questionnaire study of psychiatrists' knowledge of DVLA and GMC guidelines on 'fitness to drive', following the distribution of a synopsis of the DVLA regulations by the DVLA and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. In the context of a high response rate (74%) the results indicated a better level of knowledge than in previous studies. However, understanding of GMC guidelines on breaking confidentiality and the general knowledge of driving regulations amongst junior trainees remain areas of concern. Ways of addressing these deficits are suggested.

Language: en