Zweifel an der Fahrtauglichkeit eines Patienten? : schicken Sie Ihre Senioren mal zum „TÜV“ [Elderly patients behind the wheel].

Author(s)
Fastenmeier, W. Gstalter, H. Eggerdinger, C. & Galsterer, H.
Year
Abstract

Auf deutschen Strassen lauert die graue Gefahr: Jeder vierte Autofahrer hierzulande hat die 60 überschritten. Unfallstatistiken zufolge verursachen die Senioren relativ mehr Crashs mit Personenschäden als jüngere Fahrer. Vom Steuer lassen wollen die wenigsten; schliesslich bedeutet das Selberfahren Mobilität und damit Lebensqualität. Was tun, wenn Sie den Verdacht haben, dass Ihr Patient nicht mehr fahrtüchtig ist? Unsere Autoren raten: Schicken Sie ihn zum verkehrspsychologischen Check-up. English 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. (Author/publisher)

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20051718 ST [electronic version only]
Source

MMW-Fortschritte der Medizin, Vol. 147 (2005), No. 40 (October 6), p. 40-41, 43

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