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Assessing Fitness to Drive Implementation: Phase 3 Activities and Achievements
  • Publication no: AP-R720-25
  • ISBN: 978-1-922994-53-0
  • Published: 14 March 2025

This report describes the progress of the Assessing Fitness to Drive Implementation project during its first full year of operation.

It describes the structures, systems, and resources established to support project operations, and the main activities and achievements during 2023.

The project has established a strong foundation for continued growth in its key areas of activity, including platforms, communication and promotion, education, and systems and tools. This has been achieved through significant stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

  • Summary
  • 1. Introduction
    • 1.1 Background
    • 1.2 Phase 3 Goals and Objectives
  • 2. Project Achievements
    • 2.1 Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Resourcing and Systems
    • 2.2 Implementation Activities
    • 2.2.1 Platforms
      • 2.2.2 Communication and Promotion
      • 2.2.3 Education
      • 2.2.4 Systems and Tools
  • 3. Conclusion
  • References
  • Appendix A Project Control Group Members
  • Appendix B Implementation Advisory Group Members
  • Appendix C GP Education Module Outline and Objectives
    • C.1 General Requirements
      • C.1.1 Module Purpose
      • C.1.2 Accreditation and Accessibility
      • C.1.3 Learning Objectives
      • C.1.4 Underlying Principle and Key Considerations
      • C.1.5 The Underpinning Resources
    • C.2 Suggested Module Structure and Content
      • C.2.1 Introduction
      • C.2.2 Section 1 – Health and Road Safety
      • C.2.3 Section 2 – Underlying Principle and Key Practice Considerations
      • C.2.4 Section 3 – Fitness to Drive: the Nuts and Bolts
      • C.2.5 Section 4 – Supporting your Patients to Manage their Health in Relation to Driving (Cases and Practice Tips)
  • Appendix D Driver Fact Sheet
  • Appendix E Orthokeratology Fact Sheet
  • Appendix F Commercial Driver Fact Sheet
  • Appendix G Driving After Stroke Fact Sheet
  • Appendix H CRM Devices Fact Sheet
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