@article{ref1,
title="Alcohol dependence and driving: knowledge of DVLA regulations",
journal="BJPsych bulletin",
year="2015",
author="Ghosh, Sujoy and Watts, Maggie and Collier, Andrew and Dewhurst, Neil and Rice, Peter",
volume="39",
number="1",
pages="35-38",
abstract="Aims and Methods The UK's Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) requires individuals to report if they have a medical condition such as alcohol dependence. General Medical Council guidance indicates that medical practitioners should ensure patients are aware of their impairment and requirement to notify the DVLA.   Results In a survey of 246 people with known alcohol dependence, none were aware of advice on driving given by medical practitioners and none had self-reported. In addition, 362 doctors, either attending a college symposium or visiting a college website, were asked about their knowledge of DVLA regulations regarding alcohol dependence: 73% of those attending the symposium and 63% of those visiting the website answered incorrectly. In Scotland, over 20 000 people have alcohol dependence (over 1 million people with alcohol abuse), yet only 2548 people with alcohol problems self-reported to the DVLA in 2011.   Clinical implications If the DVLA regulations were implemented, it could make an enormous difference to the behaviours of the driving public.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2056-4694",
doi="10.1192/pb.bp.113.045963",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.113.045963"
}