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In July 1995, presidential candidate Robert Dole celebrated his 72nd birthday by releasing a detailed nine-page summary of his medical records.¹ His personal physician told the press that despite the serious wounds Dole received during World War II, which left his right arm paralyzed and required the removal of one kidney, and despite his 1991 surgery for prostate cancer, his health was "excellent."^1,2 Dole was also photographed on his treadmill.

Since 1972, when George McGovern was forced to replace his vice-presidential running mate, Thomas Eagleton, after it was disclosed that Eagleton had been hospitalized for depression, the health status of . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Medical Privacy and the President

The 25th Amendment

The Role of the White House Physician

Limits on Public Curiosity?

Conclusions

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