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Past and Present Efforts to Obscure Presidential Health Problems

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Transparency and Protocols in Presidential Health Issues

This chapter examines the controversy over the unannounced prostate surgery of the Defense Secretary, focusing on the backlash from lawmakers and the importance of transparency in presidential medical procedures. It also draws parallels to past medical incidents involving presidents, such as Ronald Reagan's colonoscopy, to underscore the need for clear communication to ease public apprehension.

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