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     I think a lot will depend on the type of vehicles he drives in terms of fitness for duty driving.  However I am a bit confused.  If he is applying to get his licence reinstated then why is he driving his own car?   If he is and he hasn’t got his licence back you should tell him that you are going to inform the DVLA.  There is a level of protection here around confidentiality where breach is necessary as it is unequivocally in the public interest, although I would take professional advice on this from a professional body such as the RCN first.

 

Helen

 

DVLA website

https://www.gov.uk/epilepsy-and-driving

 

 

Helen Parsons
Principal Occupational Health Nurse Adviser
Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
 
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lynda
Sent: 27 July 2016 16:49
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Dilema of the week- some details changed to prootect confidentiality

 

Hi,

 

Having discussed a colleagues case at length and reached a mutually acceptable decision about what to do we believe we would like to test it against our esteemed peers. So opinions please;

 

Patient referred to OH- been in post a few months in a job that has a company vehicle and responsibility for other company vehicles.

Patient has consistently refused to drive any company vehicles so referred to OH -initially was awkward and lied twice about who his GP was, delaying GP report- finally get correct data and correct GP who says in the report

Focal epilepsy since 1985

Last seizure just over 12 months ago

Discharged by neurology

Prescribed what could be described as an old fashioned medicines regime-has told medical team scared to change medication in case it means an increase in seizure activity and is reported as being very compliant in taking medication

The GP goes on to say the man is currently applying to get his drivers license reinstated

The man does drive his own car to and from work every day on her Majesties highways

 

I am really interested to hear views on what to do -and look forward to it.Then will share final outcome. 

Kind Regards

Lynda Bruce

 

 

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