| Epilepsy and driving: an international perspective. Joint Commission on Drivers' Licensing of the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy. | |
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PMID: 8026417 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Individuals with a history of seizures may be granted driving privileges if the risks of future seizure while driving are relatively low. Different nations have defined these risks in a wide variety of ways. Some countries, e.g., Japan, Greece, Brazil, India, and Russia, preclude driving after a single seizure. Other countries, such as Canada and the United States, allow driving < or = 3 months after certain types of seizures. A Joint Commission of the International Bureau for Epilepsy/International League Against Epilepsy has summarized regulations in several countries. From a consideration of medical literature and existing practices, a series of proposed guidelines for driving and epilepsy is recommended. In general, these guidelines suggest use of a seizure-free interval, generally 1-2 years but less in particular instances, to determine fitness to drive. Required physician reporting is discouraged, but physicians should report patients whom they believe pose a danger to themselves and to public safety. Individualized consideration should be given to special circumstances that may modify a general driving prohibition. Education and information programs are necessary for medical and regulatory authorities to develop a rational approach to driving and epilepsy worldwide. |
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Authors:
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R S Fisher; M Parsonage; M Beaussart; P Bladin; R Masland; A E Sonnen; G Rémillard |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Epilepsia Volume: 35 ISSN: 0013-9580 ISO Abbreviation: Epilepsia Publication Date: 1994 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-08-05 Completed Date: 1994-08-05 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2983306R Medline TA: Epilepsia Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 675-84 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Barrow Neurologic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona 85013-4496. |
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Accidents, Traffic
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prevention & control Automobile Driver Examination / legislation & jurisprudence* Automobile Driving / legislation & jurisprudence* Epilepsy* Guidelines as Topic Humans Information Services Legislation, Medical State Government United States World Health |
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