Survey of Korean neurologists on the automobile driving and epilepsy patients

Abstract

Purpose: In Korea, the specific regulation to restrict the automobile driving of epilepsy patients is not existed. We investigated the opinions of Korean neurologists on this matter. Methods: 223 neurologists participated in this survey. The questionnaire was composed of 15 questions. Results: Their opinions are as follows: the regulation should be legislated(94.6%), the decision on the patient's driving must be done by the doctor(83.4%), the patient's driving is reported obligatorily(33.2%), the duration for the restriction should be 24 months(30%), the renewal of the driving licence needs to be done every other year, the escaping rebuke for the reporter is also needed(90.6%), and the draft for the regulation should be composed by the Korean Epilepsy Society(74%). Conclusion: The regulation to restrict the epilepsy patient's automobile driving is needed. Also, it would be advisable that the regulation be accepted by the patients and other members of the society.