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Old 07-12-2012, 10:08 AM
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Before you cancel your appointment, I'd suggest confirming for sure one way or the other what the laws are regarding driving privileges in your area. So I think when you have the discussion with your doctor I’d have a detailed discussion about what their responsibility is regarding reporting.

FWIW, I think that your recovery is important enough to keep the appointment at the brain injury rehab clinic. If you know the exact rules, that decision will be easier to make rather then worrying about what could happen.

I’m in Arizona, and here the doctors are required to report to the transportation department when they feel that the brain injury is severe enough to compromise a patient’s ability to operate a motor vehicle. I did have to take a behind the wheel driving test to have my license restored. It was a great day in my recovery journey!

Best to you in your recovey.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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