Citation

Fastenmeier W, Gstalter H, Eggerdinger C, Galsterer H. MMW Fortschr. Med. 2005; 147(40): 40-1, 43.

Vernacular Title

Zweifel an der Fahrtauglichkeit eines Patienten? Schicken Sie lhre Senioren mal

Affiliation

Institut für Angewandte Psychologie, München. wfastenmeier@mensch-verkehrumwelt.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16255515

Abstract

Elderly drivers exhibit typical deficits when called upon to deal with complicated traffic situations.These are based on psychophysical limitations associated with old age, multimorbidity, and potential undesired drug interactions. Of particular importance in such situations are critical self-reflection with regard to perceived deficits, and a qualified evaluation bythe physician of any reduction in competence that is of relevance to road safety. However, many patients ignore illness- or age-related deteriorations in performance. In such cases, neutral and low-level preventive counseling and training options that can be integrated into the medical counseling process may be effective.

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