Who Should Be Allowed to Complete Driver Medical Exams?
Official title: Driver medical exams engagement
Alberta is looking at expanding who can complete driver medical exams beyond just doctors and nurse practitioners. Right now, seniors 75+ and commercial drivers need regular medical exams to keep their licenses. The government wants to cut wait times and red tape by letting other qualified health care providers do these exams.
Why This Matters
Are you 75 or older? Drive a truck or bus for work? You need regular medical exams to keep your license. Finding a doctor appointment can be tough. This could mean shorter waits and more options for getting your exam done.
What Could Change
New types of health care providers may be authorized to complete driver medical exams. This could include pharmacists, paramedics, or other professionals. The rules for who can sign off on your fitness to drive would change.
Key Issues
- Which health care providers should be allowed to complete driver medical exams?
- How can access to driver medical exams be improved?
How to Participate
- The formal engagement period has ended. Contact tran.engagement@gov.ab.ca if you have questions about the policy review.
What Happened
The government met with health regulatory colleges and primary care networks from June 30 to August 7, 2020. Input received is being reviewed to develop new policies for driver medical examinations.