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Bipolar disorder - Management
What advice should I give about driving?
- Driving must cease during the acute illness.
- For further information on the DVLA's medical rules regarding hypomania/mania, severe depression, or acute psychotic disorders see the DVLA 'At a glance guide' at www.dvla.gov.uk/medical/ataglance.
- Advise the person that it is their responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of any condition that may affect their ability to drive. The General Medical Council guidelines advise breaking patient confidentiality and informing the DVLA if the person cannot understand that driving during psychosis is unsafe (usually because of lack of insight into their illness) or if the person refuses to stop driving.
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