Dementia, driving retirement and decision aids.
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The recent editorial by Yates and Ibrahim1 was a mature and balanced account of an increasingly important medical and social issue: what is the role of physicians vis a vis driving and dementia? In contradiction to Oliver's juxtaposed entreaty to avoid the internet,2 Ibrahim's impressive online educational video3 addresses the sensitive topic of driving cessation with aplomb. Similarly thoughtful approaches to this vexed topic may be found elsewhere.4-6 There are three points, we wish to add. Disciplines Medicine and Health Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences Publication Details Carmody, J. & Traynor, V. (2014). Dementia, driving retirement and decision aids. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 44 (4), 349-349. This journal article is available at Research Online: http://ro.uow.edu.au/smhpapers/2418
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
دوره 44 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014