DVLA AND GMC GUIDELINES AN FITNESS TO DRIVE AND PSYCHIATRIC-DISORDERS- KNOWLEDGE FOLLOWING AN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN

This paper reports on a questionnaire study of psychiatrists' knowledg e of DVLA and GMC guidelines on 'fitness to drive', following the dist ribution of a synopsis ofthe DVLA regulations by the DVLA and the Roya l College of Psychiatrists. In the context of a high response rate (74 %) the results indicated a better level of knowledge than in previous studies. However, understanding of GMC guidelines on breaking confiden tiality and the general knowledge of driving regulations amongst junio r trainees remain areas of concern. Ways of addressing these deficits are suggested.