A Pennsylvania man has lost his driver's license because of his drinking habits. He told his doctor, during an appointment about an irregular heartbeat, that he drank six beers a day. The doc relayed that info to the Pennsylvania DMV, which promptly yanked the license. State law placed the burden on the driver to get the license back. It should be noted that the driver had a clean record for 23 years and there was no indication he ever drank and drove. Which makes the doc's actions all the more repulsive, given the theoretical doctor-patient privilege. I guess it's not so alive and well in Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
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