Chapter 13-0 Medical Affairs Medical Affairs Bureau (MAB) continued Physical Qualifications to Operate Motor Vehicles Medical Affairs is primarily responsible for setting agency policies and procedures regarding physical qualifications for operator licensing. Medical Affairs sets its policies in accordance with recommendations made by the Registry's Medical Advisory Board. The Medical Advisory Board is appointed to the RMV by statute, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 8C, and consist of a panel of approximately 15 physicians of varying specialties. Currently, Medical Affairs has set minimum standards for vision qualifications, loss of consciousness and seizure conditions, and cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. When the RMV has cause to believe that a person may be unable to operate a motor vehicle due to any other condition not specifically addressed by the RMV's minimum standards, Medical Affairs shall conduct an individualized assessment of that person's qualifications to operate a motor vehicle safely. 12/16 13:3