Conference Coverage

Driving skills already affected with mild cognitive impairment


 

AT AAIC 2016

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Ms. Hird agreed. “Obviously, many MCI patients do retain the ability to drive safely. But we need to achieve a balance between maintaining patient autonomy and the safety of the general public.”

Ms. Hird had no financial disclosures.

msullivan@frontlinemedcom.com

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