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When a driver suffers a heart attack should his HC licence be suspended until his "own" doctor decides whether he's fit to drive or not?

Midlander wrote:

When a driver suffers a heart attack should his HC licence be suspended until his "own" doctor decides whether he's fit to drive or not?

His own doctor should say he is safe, and that should be confirmed by a council appointed specialist.

I'm going to open a can of worms here with drivers all over the country regarding medicals.

When a driver suffers a heart attack should his HC licence be suspended until his "own" doctor decides whether he's fit to drive or not?

The reason I'm asking is, a driver I know had a heart attack 7 weeks ago, he's been back at work for over 2 weeks still driving as though nothings wrong.

Our lot let you go anywhere for medicals as long as it's done by a doctor so this driver can keep his illness secret from the doctor who's doing the medical.

This is not the 1st time it's happened round here, many drivers are driving with heart problems etc etc.

We need to get the medicals back to the drivers own doctors and not a doctor where you can lie about your past and present illnesses.

Midlander wrote:

i think its 4 weeks before you can drive
have you noticed that when you go in to see a doctor he/she has the pc switched on, has access to hospital records and i think now most medical records have now gone on line

I had my medical a few weeks ago with my own doctor and he didn't even know that I was a diabetic. Who signs the prescriptions?

its 4 weeks for a stroke "if symptoms no longer exist"

DVLA and Insurers need to be told too

wannabeeahack wrote:

its 4 weeks for a stroke "if symptoms no longer exist"

DVLA and Insurers need to be told too

One of my drivers was told that it was 12 months for a stroke.

What are the legal requirements?
If you have had a stroke or TIA, no matter how mild, you must always seek advice from a medical practitioner before resuming driving.

The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has strict guidelines about who may and may not drive. If you have suffered a stroke or TIA, you are not allowed to drive for one month following the event. This is a legal requirement that applies to everybody, even if your symptoms have fully resolved.

If, after that time, you have made a full recovery, and your doctor passes you as fit to drive, then you can resume driving and you do not need to inform the DVLA. Discuss this with your GP or Consultant.

Well since this guy has had a heart attack and not a "stroke" it wouldnt be up to his doctor to decide when he can drive again, that would be decided by the DVLA.
Does his LA know he has had a heart attack?

One of my drivers was told that it was 12 months for a stroke.

Author:	Nidge [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:25 pm ]
Post subject:	Medicals
I'm going to open a can of worms here with drivers all over the country regarding medicals. When a driver suffers a heart attack should his HC licence be suspended until his "own" doctor decides whether he's fit to drive or not? The reason I'm asking is, a driver I know had a heart attack 7 weeks ago, he's been back at work for over 2 weeks still driving as though nothings wrong. Our lot let you go anywhere for medicals as long as it's done by a doctor so this driver can keep his illness secret from the doctor who's doing the medical. This is not the 1st time it's happened round here, many drivers are driving with heart problems etc etc. We need to get the medicals back to the drivers own doctors and not a doctor where you can lie about your past and present illnesses.

Author:	Sussex [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:57 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Medicals
Midlander wrote: When a driver suffers a heart attack should his HC licence be suspended until his "own" doctor decides whether he's fit to drive or not? His own doctor should say he is safe, and that should be confirmed by a council appointed specialist.

Author:	Nidge [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:59 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Medicals
Sussex wrote: Midlander wrote: When a driver suffers a heart attack should his HC licence be suspended until his "own" doctor decides whether he's fit to drive or not? His own doctor should say he is safe, and that should be confirmed by a council appointed specialist. That's not being done with him being back at work so soon.

Author:	Stinky Pete [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:07 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Medicals
Midlander wrote: I'm going to open a can of worms here with drivers all over the country regarding medicals. When a driver suffers a heart attack should his HC licence be suspended until his "own" doctor decides whether he's fit to drive or not? The reason I'm asking is, a driver I know had a heart attack 7 weeks ago, he's been back at work for over 2 weeks still driving as though nothings wrong. Our lot let you go anywhere for medicals as long as it's done by a doctor so this driver can keep his illness secret from the doctor who's doing the medical. This is not the 1st time it's happened round here, many drivers are driving with heart problems etc etc. We need to get the medicals back to the drivers own doctors and not a doctor where you can lie about your past and present illnesses. i think its 4 weeks before you can drive have you noticed that when you go in to see a doctor he/she has the pc switched on, has access to hospital records and i think now most medical records have now gone on line

Author:	grandad [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:09 pm ]
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I had my medical a few weeks ago with my own doctor and he didn't even know that I was a diabetic. Who signs the prescriptions?

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Author:	wannabeeahack [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:31 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Medicals
Stinky Pete wrote: Midlander wrote: I'm going to open a can of worms here with drivers all over the country regarding medicals. When a driver suffers a heart attack should his HC licence be suspended until his "own" doctor decides whether he's fit to drive or not? The reason I'm asking is, a driver I know had a heart attack 7 weeks ago, he's been back at work for over 2 weeks still driving as though nothings wrong. Our lot let you go anywhere for medicals as long as it's done by a doctor so this driver can keep his illness secret from the doctor who's doing the medical. This is not the 1st time it's happened round here, many drivers are driving with heart problems etc etc. We need to get the medicals back to the drivers own doctors and not a doctor where you can lie about your past and present illnesses. i think its 4 weeks before you can drive have you noticed that when you go in to see a doctor he/she has the pc switched on, has access to hospital records and i think now most medical records have now gone on line its 4 weeks for a stroke "if symptoms no longer exist" DVLA and Insurers need to be told too

Author:	Sussex [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:39 pm ]
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grandad wrote: I had my medical a few weeks ago with my own doctor and he didn't even know that I was a diabetic. Who signs the prescriptions? I had a medical early this year and the doctor asked how my giving up smoking was going. I replied that it was going very well, in fact so well that I have never had a fag in all my life.

Author:	agabbycabbie [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:26 pm ]
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So why should a Taxi licencing medical be any different to a DVLA group 2 medical?

Author:	grandad [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:10 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Medicals
wannabeeahack wrote: its 4 weeks for a stroke "if symptoms no longer exist" DVLA and Insurers need to be told too One of my drivers was told that it was 12 months for a stroke.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:16 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Medicals
grandad wrote: wannabeeahack wrote: its 4 weeks for a stroke "if symptoms no longer exist" DVLA and Insurers need to be told too One of my drivers was told that it was 12 months for a stroke. He got told wrong Quote: What are the legal requirements? If you have had a stroke or TIA, no matter how mild, you must always seek advice from a medical practitioner before resuming driving. The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has strict guidelines about who may and may not drive. If you have suffered a stroke or TIA, you are not allowed to drive for one month following the event. This is a legal requirement that applies to everybody, even if your symptoms have fully resolved. If, after that time, you have made a full recovery, and your doctor passes you as fit to drive, then you can resume driving and you do not need to inform the DVLA. Discuss this with your GP or Consultant. http://www.wehct.nhs.uk/index/ourservic ... stroke.htm

Author:	agabbycabbie [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:29 pm ]
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Well since this guy has had a heart attack and not a "stroke" it wouldnt be up to his doctor to decide when he can drive again, that would be decided by the DVLA. Does his LA know he has had a heart attack?

Author:	Nidge [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:45 pm ]
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agabbycabbie wrote: Well since this guy has had a heart attack and not a "stroke" it wouldnt be up to his doctor to decide when he can drive again, that would be decided by the DVLA. Does his LA know he has had a heart attack? No he's carrying on without telling anyone.

Author:	Sussex [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:19 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Medicals
grandad wrote: One of my drivers was told that it was 12 months for a stroke. Depends on what, or whom, he was stroking.

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