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[quote=Anonymous]Here’s what I did for my 85 year old parent (now deceased) in VA.

Anonymously filed a Medical Review Form via the DMV. It’s set up so that the “reporter” remains anonymous.

I submitted the completed form (via fax!) outlining or listing parent’s current diagnoses and medicines then certified the above was true and correct, listed parent’s primary physician (in this case, a cardiologist). Got a call a week later for a phone interview, also confidential with a DMV specialist.

Then, parent was mailed a stack of forms to take to cardiologist to perform a medical review and under a strict timeline of something like 30 days. I understood that as soon as the documents were mailed, the person’s drivers license would be listed as “temporarily suspended/under review.” If no action is taken by deadline, DL is suspended.

Of course, the physician can indicate that there are zero medical issues that would impair driving but I understand this is quite rare. Most elderly recipients don’t bother getting a review (oh - and I think a roadside test!).

My parent died in the midst of all of this and by the time the letter arrived, was bedridden.

I listed: fainting spells due to a heart condition 
Fall risk/balance issues 
Diagnosed cognitive impairment 
Untreated major depression with hallucinations 
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