Obama should drink less alcohol and try to

[Still Waters]

Barack Obama should not only try harder to kick his smoking habit, his team of doctors warned, but they also recommended 'moderation of alcohol intake'.

It would seem the pressure of the U.S. presidency - and all those White House receptions - are taking their toll after the 48-year-old's first medical checkup since winning the race to the White House.

The chief executive, who has endured an exhausting first year in the White House and year-long battles with congressional Republicans, should also eat better to lower his cholesterol, but was otherwise declared in excellent health and fit for duty.

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[MedicTJ]

I don't mind if he drinks. I don't mind if he smokes.

What I DO worry about is the report itself. Just because he's the President of the United States shouldn't mean that physician/patient confidentiality should be compromised.

If my family doctor went and gave any details on any medical intervention I've received to anyone other than my wife, I'd have his ass in court.

Even as a medical professional, I cannot divulge any medical information on a patient unless it is being given to the caretaker I am turning the patient over to.

Just because someone is elected to office doesn't mean they lose their rights.

Look at me....defending a politician. Who'da thunk it?

[The Silver Thong]

Every doctor will say, don't smoke or drink. It's kinda universal and hardly a medical secret. I'm more surprised a smoker was voted in than a left wing nut that thinks smoking is cause for crucification lol.

[MedicTJ]

I guess I'm more concerned about the depth of the information that was divulged, Silver.

And if that info was given out by permission of Obama himself, then it's okay. But the report doesn't state that. I'd actually like to know if that was the case or not.

[The Silver Thong]

I guess I'm more concerned about the depth of the information that was divulged, Silver.

And if that info was given out by permission of Obama himself, then it's okay. But the report doesn't state that. I'd actually like to know if that was the case or not.

I could be wrong but does not the Chief and commander have to make there medical record public as they govern a nation? I would want to know the medical faculties any leader has. Hence Reagan and his Alzheimer's. That was hiddin. I'm not a doctor but there has to be responsibility at one end of the pendulum.

Edited March 3, 2010 by The Silver Thong

[MedicTJ]

You might be right. I don't know. But if that is the case then I think it's wrong. We have a chain of command and redundancy for a reason.

People's medical records should not be available to the public and this is one of the many reasons I believe the media should be curbed. I'm all for free press but not when it infringes upon the inalienable rights of someone.

Case in point: Tiger Woods' mother-in-law gets taken to the hospital by ambulance with a stomach problem....which normally wouldn't have gotten any coverage. But because it happened after everything with him blew up...the ambulance was followed and even impeded in getting to the hospital by the media.

It's not even Tiger Woods, his wife, or his kids....it's his mother-in-law and somehow people have this sick sense of mind that "getting the scoop" is more important than anything else.

I don't think we need to know the President's cholesterol level. I think "stable, serious, critical" is enough when reporting on a celebrity's health status when in the hospital.

[The Silver Thong]

You might be right. I don't know. But if that is the case then I think it's wrong. We have a chain of command and redundancy for a reason.

People's medical records should not be available to the public and this is one of the many reasons I believe the media should be curbed. I'm all for free press but not when it infringes upon the inalienable rights of someone.

Case in point: Tiger Woods' mother-in-law gets taken to the hospital by ambulance with a stomach problem....which normally wouldn't have gotten any coverage. But because it happened after everything with him blew up...the ambulance was followed and even impeded in getting to the hospital by the media.

It's not even Tiger Woods, his wife, or his kids....it's his mother-in-law and somehow people have this sick sense of mind that "getting the scoop" is more important than anything else.

I don't think we need to know the President's cholesterol level. I think "stable, serious, critical" is enough when reporting on a celebrity's health status when in the hospital.

Not to nit pic but both Mcains and Obama had to produce there medical history. It comes part and parcel with becoming President. Obamas was one page McCains was I think 150 pages.

[MedicTJ]

Okay, I don't agree with that either. I don't believe any public official should have to disclose any medical information in order to be elected to office. If it's not required yet they do it because it's expected....I still don't agree with it. Again...we have a redundancy and hierarchy system in place for a reason.

While I understand the need for security in that the leader should be in good enough health to run a nation, I still can't justify "bearing all" (for lack of a better term or gown with a tie-strap in the back that still shows your ass to the general public) as necessary.

If nothing else, give me a generalization and prognosis for the future if it's something serious.

I don't need....or personally want to view....the latex glove that was used in the examination.

Edited March 3, 2010 by MedicTJ

[The Silver Thong]

I'm not one to pick and choose but the NFL does it the NBA does it and even mixed martial fighting does it. I think it should be necessary no matter the checks and balances. If you sign a 4 year contract I'm sure the backers want to know the health of the horse there betting on

[MedicTJ]

The NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL give generalizations on what is wrong injury-wise with players. And they only do so with the consent of the players themselves. No doctor in any of those organizations is required to release a player's medical file publicly. There are a ton of examples where a player "failed a physical" but in nearly every case the reasons are never given. And in fact, there have been numerous cases where a player's physical ailment was embellished to the media in an attempt to alter the opponent's preparation strategy...but that's another matter altogether.

In the case of MMA, I'm a huge fan and know a few fighters myself.

And that's not one area you want to bring into this because if baseball has had a problem with PED's, MMA has had it.....and STILL has it even worse. And that..obviously...is not disclosed to the public.

[The Silver Thong]

The NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL give generalizations on what is wrong injury-wise with players. And they only do so with the consent of the players themselves. No doctor in any of those organizations is required to release a player's medical file publicly. There are a ton of examples where a player "failed a physical" but in nearly every case the reasons are never given. And in fact, there have been numerous cases where a player's physical ailment was embellished to the media in an attempt to alter the opponent's preparation strategy...but that's another matter altogether.

In the case of MMA, I'm a huge fan and know a few fighters myself.

And that's not one area you want to bring into this because if baseball has had a problem with PED's, MMA has had it.....and STILL has it even worse. And that..obviously...is not disclosed to the public.

Here in Canada we have a legal case of an ex NFL player coming to play for the CFL and he had aids and it was hidin and he is now being charged with assault and attempted murder as his medical records were sealed but are now public. Any President has an obligation to prove he or she is fit for the position. If you don't think so, well thats your call. i would want to know if my leader was about to drop dead or had a disease that could affect the position they acquire. It should be mandatory to know certain things medical that could effect there job. I wouldn't want to drive with a narcoleptic.

[AROCES]

It is becoming clear that we have a President who is just a great speaker or orator.

No governing or management skill at all, I dont think he ever got involve with any business that needs to make profit to keep afloat.

So he talk and then drinks after and ask his buddies, what do I do now with my great speech?