After conversation examination and testing--which included an MRI of my brain, EEG testing, and…read morephysical examination, Dr. Sivaraaman, said that he would not have had my license suspended.
But then, he informed me that in spite of my having demonstrated normal dexterity and physical movement control, he would not fill out the form to restore my driving privileges unless I visited a third party and passed a "driving test," one that would take more money than I can afford to spend--a fact that he was aware of at the time he made that demand. He was also aware that to restore my driving license, the state would, themselves, give me a driving test.
His justification for that requirement is his belief that at some time in the past I may have had a mini stroke that reduced the strength on the right side of my body. He agreed that had I visited him for that weakness he would NOT have recommended my license be suspended. So, that issue was 100% unconnected to my loss of driving privileges. Yet still, he would not agree to informing the state, via a standard form that doctors normally submit, that the supposed seizure was not a danger to my driving, today. So, for reasons that make no sense, but are the direct result of that nonsensical decision, I, an 88 year old man who should be enjoying his declining years, cannot legally visit the grandchildren I adore, shop, or visit the park using the car that's parked behind my apartment building.
So with Abington Neurological Associates, CYA, or Cover Your Ass medicine wins out over logic, good sense, and an oath that says to, do no harm.