NBME 18 He is medically qualified to drive (NBME Answers)

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33 yo man, diagnosed with epilepsy
He is medically qualified to drive 🔍 / 📺 / 🌳
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vetafig692 In the U.S., people with epilepsy can drive if their seizures are controlled with medication or other treatment and they meet the licensing requirements in their state. How long they have to be free of seizures varies in different states, but it is most likely to be between three months and a year. +

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utap2001 To get a driver's license in most (U.S.) states, a person with epilepsy must be free of seizures that affect consciousness for a certain period of time. The seizure-free period varies from state to state. In some states, this period can be shorter if under doctor´s supervision. For example, Florida recently changed the seizure-free period from 6 months to 12 months. +1