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Hawley, Carol, Galbraith, N. D. and Souza, V. A. de. (2008) Medical education on fitness to drive : a survey of all UK medical schools. Postgraduate Medical Journal, Vol.84 (No.998). pp. 635-638. ISSN 0032-5473

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.2008.067959

Abstract

Aim: To identify the extent to which medical aspects of fitness to drive (FTD) are taught within UK medical schools. Methods: A survey of all 32 UK medical schools. In-depth interviews with a range of staff at two medical schools; telephone survey of 30 schools. Results: Two thirds of schools reported specific teaching on medical aspects of FTD but few covered it in any depth or in relation to specific medical conditions. Only one school taught FTD in relation to elderly medicine. FTD was an examination topic at only 12 schools. Conclusion: Teaching on FTD is inconsistent across UK medical schools. Many new doctors will graduate with limited knowledge of medical aspects of FTD.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Mental Health and Wellbeing Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Automobile driving -- Health aspects, Automobile drivers -- Medical examinations, Older people -- Health and hygiene, Medical education, Automobile drivers -- Knowledge and learning
Journal or Publication Title:	Postgraduate Medical Journal
Publisher:	BMJ Group
ISSN:	0032-5473
Date:	December 2008
Volume:	Vol.84
Number:	No.998
Number of Pages:	4
Page Range:	pp. 635-638
Identification Number:	10.1136/pgmj.2008.067959
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
Funder:	Great Britain. Dept. for Transport (DfT)
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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/2205