Transforming Presidential Healthcare - by Jeffrey Kuhlman (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

With the impending presidential election, there is more interest than ever around the most significant figure in American government--particularly the physical and mental requirements to serve as president.
Transforming Presidential Healthcare offers a compelling journey through the corridors of power as seen through the eyes of Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, an esteemed physician who served "five and a half" US presidents. Drawing from his rich experiences tending to the medical needs of Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama, Dr. Kuhlman sheds light on the evolving landscape of healthcare within the highest echelons of political leadership. This groundbreaking and eye-opening book covers everything from the implementation of Care Under Fire to preparation for and treatment of biological and chemical threats to strategies for optimizing fitness--plus all the other elements that go into providing expert healthcare for the presidents of the United States and those who support them.
From moments of crisis to the day-to-day challenges of providing care in a fast-paced White House, Kuhlman delves into the intricacies of medical decision-making under pressure. He reflects on historical precedents and shares personal insights, offering a nuanced perspective on issues past, present, and future. As Election Day draws ever nearer, Dr. Kuhlman also weighs in on the contentious question of age and governance, sparking critical conversations about the twining natures of health and leadership. Transforming Presidential Healthcare is not just a memoir of a life spent in medical service to power but a timely exploration of the intersection between health, politics, and the presidency.

Review Quotes

"Transforming Presidential Healthcare is a fascinating, well-written, and timely book by the most respected White House physician of our generation. This book is full of remarkable stories about our presidents--from Washington to Biden--and their various health challenges. It describes the evolution of presidential care in the context of broader trends in health, medicine, and society. And it provides insights on uniquely presidential concerns, such as being prepared for 'care under fire'; supporting the vice president, Cabinet, and White House staff through their grueling schedules of work and travel; and facing questions about age and ability to perform in office. Throughout the book, it reflects Dr. Kuhlman's rock-solid values as a physician, family man, and military leader. I strongly recommend it to all kinds of readers."
--James A. D'Orta, MD, FACEP, Georgetown University School of Medicine

"Dr. Kuhlman is the leading White House physician of our time. His exceptional intellect and insights are unparalleled and invaluable for transforming healthcare. There is no timelier book."
--Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska, DBA, former presidential military aide to President George W. Bush

About the Author

Jeffrey Kuhlman is the longest tenured physician assigned to support the White House (1997 to 2013), notably as White House Medical Unit Director for President Bush and Physician to the President for President Obama. He is the only individual to serve as physician to the president, WHMU director, White House physician, Camp David physician, Cabinet physician, flight surgeon aboard Air Force One, and Marine One flight surgeon. He completed medical training at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute. Dr. Kuhlman is board certified in aerospace, family, and occupational medicine as well as medical management. He has provided medical care in over ninety countries and maintains board certification, DEA registration, and active medical licensure in several states.