Re-examine how you assess medical fitness to drive with Dr David Lim and driving expert Dr Joan O’Donnell, as they unpack blind spots in cognitive screening, red flags and driving-cessation conversations.
Three pillars of medical fitness to drive explained
Why MMSE and MoCA alone can’t clear drivers
Under-recognised red flags: neuropathy, proprioception, pain, fatigue
When and why to refer for occupational therapy driving assessments
Handling difficult driving cessation conversations while preserving patient dignity

<p>Re-examine how you assess medical fitness to drive with Dr David Lim and driving expert Dr Joan O&rsquo;Donnell, as they unpack blind spots in cognitive screening, red flags and driving-cessation conversations.</p>
<ul>
<li>Three pillars of medical fitness to drive explained</li>
<li>Why MMSE and MoCA alone can&rsquo;t clear drivers</li>
<li>Under-recognised red flags: neuropathy, proprioception, pain, fatigue</li>
<li>When and why to refer for occupational therapy driving assessments</li>
<li>Handling difficult driving cessation conversations while preserving patient dignity</li>
</ul>

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