A suggested management strategy

Raise the topic of driving with all patients with cognitive impairment or dementia early. Involve family members in the discussion.[1]

Advise the patient that it is their legal responsibility to report any serious, permanent or long term condition that may impair driving ability to VicRoads. A list of frequently asked questions is available on the VicRoads website.

The view a diagram summarises the management pathway click here (adapted from Dementia Australia).

1. Carmody J, Traynor V, Iverson D. Dementia and driving An approach for general practice. Australian Family Physician. 2012;41:230-3.

2. Austroads Ltd. Assessing Fitness to Drive for commercial and private vehicle drivers. Sydney, Australia: Austroads Ltd; 2017.