2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive 2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

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ConditionType of drivingimpairment andassessment approachPrimary functionalability affectedAssessment toolsChronic renaldisease (Stage 3and 4)End-stage renaldiseasePersistent Impairment:Functional assessmentCognitiveMay also result ingeneral debilityDriver’s MedicalExamination ReportCognitive screeningtools such as;MOCA, MMSE,SIMARD-MD,Trails A or BDriveABLEassessmentRenal transplantPersistent Impairment:Functional assessmentCognitiveDriver’s MedicalExamination ReportCognitive screeningtools such as;MOCA, MMSE,SIMARD-MD,Trails A or BDriveABLEassessment14.5 CompensationIndividuals with chronic renal disease are not able to compensate for their functional impairment.132

GUIDELINES14.6 Private and commercial drivers with stage 1 or 2 renal diseaseApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesPolicy rationaleThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privateand commercial drivers who have stage 1 or 2 chronic renal disease.If further information regarding an individual’s medical condition isrequired, OSMV will request: a Driver’s Medical Examination Report, or additional information from the treating physician.Individuals may drive.Individuals are fit to drive.No conditions are required.No restrictions are required.OSMV will not re-assess, other than routine commercial or agerelatedre-assessmentStage 1 or 2 chronic renal disease is unlikely to cause impairment ofthe functions needed for driving.133

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