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[Cognitive fitness to drive : feedback at Leenaards Memory Centre].

Authors :
Carlier S
Demonet JF
Rouaud O
Source :
Revue medicale suisse [Rev Med Suisse] 2021 Jan 27; Vol. 17 (723), pp. 225-229.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Cognitive impairment can interfere with the fitness to drive. An increase in requests to assess this aspect is observed at Leenaards Memory Centre. Changes in the law could be an explanatory factor. The views formulated in 2019 are mainly unfavorable because all the patients present cognitive disorders, generally attributed to Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, but never linked with aging only. Moreover, unfavorable views are frequently expressed before the age of 75. Therefore, each patient is unique, and each decision is based neither on the patient's age or his diagnosis, but rather on his cognitive profile. In this article we discuss the reasons for an unfavorable view and discuss them in the context of the tasks of our centre.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs n’ont déclaré aucun conflit d’intérêts en relation avec cet article.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1660-9379
Volume :
17
Issue :
723
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue medicale suisse
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33507666