Physicians and optometrists can voluntarily report patients with conditions affecting driving ability to the Michigan Secretary of State.
Physicians and optometrists can voluntarily report patients with conditions affecting driving ability to the Michigan Secretary of State. The report can recommend a suspension period for the patient's license. For regular licenses, the recommendation is at least six months, and for commercial licenses, at least 12 months. The physician or optometrist is immune from civil or criminal liability if acting in good faith and documenting the episode. The report can include conditions causing loss of consciousness, impaired judgment, or vision impairment.
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