If you are planning on obtaining your driver’s license and have been diagnosed with Diabetes or a cardiovascular disease, our clinic welcomes you! According to the Swedish Transport Agency’s regulations, anyone diagnosed with the conditions mentioned above may need to have their medical certificate issued by a specialist. We can help you with this in most cases, except for type 1 diabetes, where we recommend consulting your treating physician.
Cardiovascular-related Diagnoses
If you have a cardiovascular-related diagnosis, a medical certificate may be required to obtain a driving license or maintain an existing one. In these cases, a specialist doctor with relevant experience is required to issue the certificate. The assessment is extensive and often needs to be supplemented with, for example, an ECG. The cost of a supplementary examination will be added in these cases.
Why Book an Appointment for a Medical Certificate with Us?
Our doctors are trained in traffic-related medicine and have extensive experience in this area. The medical examination includes a review of your current medical state, your medical history, along with questions related to road safety.
Medical Requirements
Only those who meet the medical requirements, which are necessary concerning road safety, can obtain a driving license. Higher requirements are set for driving licenses with eligibility for heavy trucks and buses.
When you have applied for a driving license, the Swedish Transport Agency assesses whether you meet the medical requirements. If you have an illness or if there is another reason for the Swedish Transport Agency to conduct a medical investigation, they may require you to submit a specific medical certificate. In these cases, the Swedish Transport Agency specifies the type of certificate you are required to submit and a deadline.
If you have Diabetes, it is usually possible to obtain a driver’s license. However, you may need to present a medical certificate that shows the current status of your diagnosis, which the Swedish Transport Agency informs you about when you apply. There is a standardized form available, which the doctor fills in digitally.
