Driving risk
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Case Discussion
After the Drowsy-Driving Near-Miss: Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder, Hypnotics, and Bipolar Safety
A patient with bipolar disorder and a delayed sleep schedule has a drowsy-driving near-miss after sedative use. Learn why stronger hypnotics do not correct the underlying timing problem, how to triage driving risk, and how to advance the clock while monitoring for mood destabilization.