title: Perceptual and cognitive impairments and driving.
abstract: Perceptual and cognitive disorders that frequently accompany stroke and head injury influence an individual's ability to drive a motor vehicle. Canadian physicians are legally responsible for identifying patients who are potentially unsafe to drive and, if they fail to do so, may be held liable in a civil action suit. The authors review the guidelines for physicians evaluating a patient's fitness to drive after brain injury. They also examine the actions a physician should take when a patient with perceptual and cognitive problems wants to drive. Ultimately, by taking these actions, physicians will help to prevent driving accidents.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Korner-Bitensky
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Coopersmith
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mayo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Leblanc
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kaizer