The medical histories of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump shouldn ’t be a big deal

When you are 70 years old, you are bound to have some medical problems, so I am not sure why the media and the public are making a hoopla about the medical histories of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. For an elderly patient, my usual medical dictation reads “Mr. A is a 70-year-old former truck driver who has hypertension, diabetes, bypass surgery, and who now comes in with a cough and shortness of breath over two days …” or “Mrs. B is 69-years-old woman who was small business owner has a history of breast cancer, cholecystectomy, hysterectomy, and now has fever and burning on urination.” Even with so many diseases as part of their baggage of “past medical history” the elderly are living longer and healthier lives, though there are gaps based on gender, race and income. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Physician Medications Source Type: blogs