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. 2023 Sep 26;330(12):1187-1188.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.16093.

Addressing the Complex Driving Needs of an Aging Population

David Brian Carr  1 , Ganesh Muneshwar Babulal  2   3   4
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Addressing the Complex Driving Needs of an Aging Population

David Brian Carr et al. JAMA. .
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This JAMA Insights reviews the complex driving needs of older individuals and how clinicians can help address these needs, including recommending use of supplemental technology, assessing fitness to drive, and reviewing medications that may impair driving ability.

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