Michael Chadwick
27 Apr 2026 · Coroner Nathanael Hartley · Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
The coroner's concerns
1. cough syncope while driving
“On the multiple occasions that Mr [name redacted] was assessed, and his cough syncope brought to the attention of the medical professionals, there was no advice given him to stop driving and to notify the DVLA of his cough syncope, either orally or in writing.”
2. syncope while driving
“I am concerned that clinicians may fail to provide similar guidance to other patients, which may lead to episodes of syncope whilst driving, with potentially fatal consequences.”