kitty4

Certain drugs in psychiatry need an authority prescription even for repeats - only a specialist can prescribe them and there has to be a specific diagnosis to do so. Not that this sounds in the OP's league.

Gibbo

I was responding to the drug mentioned, perhaps I should have stated that, as that is the only one I have knowledge of.

Dorothy

That's what I was trying to say.
Risperidone cannot be prescribed or repeated by the GP in either SA or WA. It requires an authority script which can only be given by a specialist. I have no first hand experience of NSW, but do have in both of the other 2 states.

moneypenny20

Doctor didn't force her to. But to our minds, there is no point in lying on any government form let alone one concerning her driving a vehicle that's capable of killing. If she hadn't disclosed the Epilepsy and then had a seizure whilst driving and killed anyone, it would then come out that it was undisclosed. She'd suffer a massive fine, ban, insurance would be invalidated etc etc etc. Just not worth it. I don't know why anyone would but lots do.

BARDI77

Thank you for your reply.

I am really confused! Dorothy says I don't have to disclose and you say I have to.

Dorothy said: "If your doctor finds you legally unfit to drive then it is up to him/her to notify RTA".

kitty4

It depends on your diagnosis! Epilepsy is obviously one to disclose among others. We don't know your diagnosis but if it is, say, a depression where you can still function in your daily life and are being treated by your GP I can't see a problem (this not being intended to be professional advice), It seems the best thing you can do is talk to your GP who is prescribing/diagnosing you about the fitness to drive issue as that person is obviously the best person to advise about this.

moneypenny20

I agree. You need to talk to your GP or your consultant. My daughters Epilepsy consultant is under no obligation to contact QLD Transport, it's down to her. Maybe the rules differ from State to State and Dorothy is stating facts as they stand in WA, I don't know. I only know the rules as they apply to my daughter in this particular case.

I would also discuss it with QLD Transport. Maybe we were lucky with the supervisor at our nearest office but she was incredibly helpful, we were in a very tricky situation at the time with regard my daughters health. She was really supportive, understood how frustrating it was needing to get the certificate each year. Don't talk to a customer services person, it would need to be the main supervisor. In terms of driving whilst 'under the influence' of prescribed medication, honesty has to be the best policy for everyone's sake.

Good luck with it.

BARDI77

Thanks everyone,