Laws requiring doctors to report a dementia diagnosis to the DMV may backfire

April 29, 2024

Some states require that physicians report a diagnosis of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, to the DMV. A new study suggests these mandates may have unintended consequences.

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Laws requiring doctors to report a dementia diagnosis to the DMV may backfire

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