title: Discussion on the 'problem of driving license for people with epilepsy'.
abstract: From the socio-medical points of view, the problem of a driving license for people with epilepsy was discussed. It was concluded that not only seizure but also the presence of side-effects of drugs and of personality change should be assessed to allow them the license. Finally, a medical guideline was proposed for the driving license for people with epilepsy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuropsychiatry, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Japan.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Fukushima
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008004:Licensure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants