Ombudsman report : investigation into how the Ministry of Transportation administers the process for obtaining and assessing information about drivers who may have uncontrolled hypoglycemia : "better safe than sorry" / André Marin.

"My investigation found that in Mr. Maki's case, lack of co-ordination within the Ministry contributed to inordinate delay in suspending his driver's licence on medical grounds after the accident. We also discovered that uncertainty exists about the standards the Ministry applies to assess driver safety. In addition, we learned that the system for reporting at-risk drivers and obtaining details of medical conditions that affect driving lacks sufficient clarity and rigour. Finally, we determined that additional outreach and education efforts are required to ensure consistent and accurate education of the public and the medical community about medical conditions such as uncontrolled hypoglycemia and obligations to report them."--Executive summary.

Includes Appendices - Ministry of Transportation forms and response, and Appendix G, Response to Ombudsman findings, March 28, 2014, including letter from Carol Layton, Deputy Minister of Transportation.

Includes bibliographical references.

"My investigation found that in Mr. Maki's case, lack of co-ordination within the Ministry contributed to inordinate delay in suspending his driver's licence on medical grounds after the accident. We also discovered that uncertainty exists about the standards the Ministry applies to assess driver safety. In addition, we learned that the system for reporting at-risk drivers and obtaining details of medical conditions that affect driving lacks sufficient clarity and rigour. Finally, we determined that additional outreach and education efforts are required to ensure consistent and accurate education of the public and the medical community about medical conditions such as uncontrolled hypoglycemia and obligations to report them."--Executive summary.

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