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74 Years. Had Bilateral Frontal Chronic And Acute Bleeds, Head Injury, Seizures, Lethargic. Possible To Drive A Car?

Laura, Concerned daughter here. I am fearful for my 74-year-old mother's safety following a craniotomy. She had bilateral frontal chronic and acute bleeds following a head injury and subsequent seizures. (She also fractured her ankle when she injured her head, and she is facing a second surgery in the next two weeks.) She would like to drive her car again NOW. I am concerned that she is still too lethargic and not sharp-witted enough to be behind the wheel. What is common-practice, and how do I broach the subject at the neurosurgeon's office today without bringing down the "Wrath of Mom" ? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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Hi Laura,

Your concern is well placed. I agree that your mother is not well enough too drive. Even if she had not been lethargic, the risk of seizures would still have made it unsafe for her to drive. I understand that she will not like it if you raise the topic directly at the clinic. So I suggest that you indirectly broach the topic by asking the neurosurgeon if there are any activities she should not do and any precautions that she must take. I am sure the neurosurgeon will instruct her not to drive.

Hope this helps you. Best wishes.
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74 Years. Had Bilateral Frontal Chronic And Acute Bleeds, Head Injury, Seizures, Lethargic. Possible To Drive A Car?

Hi Laura, Your concern is well placed. I agree that your mother is not well enough too drive. Even if she had not been lethargic, the risk of seizures would still have made it unsafe for her to drive. I understand that she will not like it if you raise the topic directly at the clinic. So I suggest that you indirectly broach the topic by asking the neurosurgeon if there are any activities she should not do and any precautions that she must take. I am sure the neurosurgeon will instruct her not to drive. Hope this helps you. Best wishes.