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§ 83.1. Purpose.
*****Chapter 15 of the act, these physical and mental criteria shall be used by physicians, CRNPs and physician assistants in conducting physical examinations of applicants for learner’s permits and driver’s licenses and by physicians and other persons authorized to diagnose and treat disorders and disabilities covered in this chapter in determining whether a person examined by the provider should be reported to the Department as having a disorder affecting the ability of the person to drive safely.
83.2CRNP—Certified registered nurse practitioner—A registered nurse licensed in this Commonwealth who is certified, by both the State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Medicine, in a particular clinical specialty area and who, while functioning in the expanded role as a professional nurse, performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician licensed to practice medicine in this Commonwealth.
83.5. Other physical and medical standards
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(b) Disqualification on provider’s recommendation. A person who has any of the following conditions will not be qualified to drive if, in the opinion of the provider, the condition is likely to impair the ability to control and safely operate a motor vehicle:
(1) Loss of a joint or extremity as a functional defect or limitation.
(2) Impairment of the use of a joint or extremity as a functional defect or limitation.
(i) The provider should inform the patient of the prohibition against driving due to the functional impairment.
(ii) The provider shall inform the Department in writing of the impairment if the condition has lasted or is expected to last longer than 90 days.
(3) Rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, vascular or neuromuscular disease.
(i) The provider should inform the patient of the prohibition against driving due to the functional impairment.
(ii) The provider shall inform the Department in writing of the impairment if the condition has lasted or is expected to last longer than 90 days.
§ 83.6. Providers to report unqualified persons.
Physicians and other persons authorized to diagnose and treat disorders and disabilities defined by the Medical Advisory Board shall report to the Department, in writing, the full name, date of birth and address of every person 16 years of age and older diagnosed as having any specified disorder or disability within 10 days, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1518 (relating to reports on mental or physical disabilities or disorders)
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The provisions of this § 83.6 issued under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1517, 1518 and 6103.
was adopted July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3718.
The AMA advises doctors to report only drivers whose impairment poses "a clear risk to public safety" and to first discuss it with them
Did the ER Nurse or the Nurse of the specialist explain to you how an injury to your left ankle would impair you when the right foot is used to control speed and braking of your car?
Some lawyers consult for free or for a small one time fee to answer specific questions.
A primary physician may be able to interceed if in his opinion no impairment exists that would prohibit driving. (see exlene post )
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