title: [Driving ability with multiple sclerosis].
abstract: Driving is an important issue for young patients, especially for those whose walking capacity is impaired. Driving might support the patient's social and vocational participation. The question as to whether a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is restricted in the ability to drive a car depends on neurological and neuropsychological deficits, self-awareness, insight into deficits and ability to compensate for loss of function. Because of the enormous variability of symptoms in MS the question is highly individualized. A practical driving test under supervision of a driving instructor (possibly accompanied by a neuropsychologist) might be helpful in providing both patient and relatives adequate feedback on driving abilities.
authors.affiliation: MEDIAN-Klinik Burg Landshut, Bernkastel-Kues, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Küst
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dettmers
mesh_terms: D001333:Automobile Driver Examination; D003943:Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011597:Psychomotor Performance