Citation

Hames LN. J. Am. Med. Assoc. JAMA 1975; 234(10): 1027-1028.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, American Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1242408

Abstract

They [physicians] can see the handwriting on the wall. They know that sooner or later their active cooperation with licensing agencies in identifying and controlling medically impaired drivers will be expected, or demanded, in every state.

THIS STATEMENT was made by Richard H. Austin, Michigan Secretary of State, last February at a physician reporting conference in Atlanta sponsored by the American Medical Association and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. If the words "or demanded" are not sufficient to frighten or at least interest physicians, here is how the above quotation continues:

They know that either way, their involvement will mean more paperwork, another area of knowledge in which to stay current, more responsibility, more time with certain patients, and, probably, somewhat higher malpractice insurance rates.

To put this problem in proper perspective, it must be pointed out that the laws of most states already require licensing agencies to ...