I wondered the same, but alas......no humor alert.
Posted on 04/23/2004 4:35:44 PM PDT by chance33_98
Kerry Doctor Issues Summary of Military Medical Records; Navy Did Not Include Kerry Medical Records with Official Naval Records
4/23/2004 3:47:00 PM
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To: National Desk, Political Reporter
Contact: Michael Meehan of John Kerry for President, 202-712-3000
WASHINGTON, April 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today the Kerry Campaign released a letter from Dr. Gerald J. Doyle, Kerry's doctor for the past 18 years, summarizing 35 pages of Kerry's personal copies of his military medical records.
When the U.S. Navy sent Kerry his official Naval records, his military medical records were not included. Kerry reconstituted the military medical records from his personal files.
Kerry made his official Naval records available on http://www.johnkerry.com earlier this week after receiving them from the Navy and scanning the files into the website.
The military medical record summary from Dr. Doyle is attached and can also be found at http://www.johnkerry.com.
The direct address for Kerry's Official Naval records is: http://www.johnkerry.com/about/military_records.html
The direct address for PFC 94's After-Action Combat reports is: http://www.johnkerry.com/about/combat_reports.html
The direct address for the Command History of Coastal Division 11 - 1969 is: http://www.johnkerry.com/about/command_history.html
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GERALD J. DOYLE, M.D., P.C.
THREE HAWTHORNE PLACE, SUITE 106
CHARLES RIVER PARK
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02114
23 April 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: John Kerry's Military Medical File
My name is Gerald J. Doyle and I am a physician licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I have served as the Senator's medical physician since 1986. I am on the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital where I have practiced medicine since 1973 after completing my medical training in internal medicine and cardiology. On March 29, 2004, I released a general letter regarding the Senator's health during the last 18 years that I have served as his internist. John Kerry has enjoyed excellent overall health though out his life. I have reviewed his military medical record, I am providing a summary of all medical activity during the time he was in the Navy.
18 February 1966. Mr. Kerry underwent a complete physical examination at the US Navy recruiting station in New York City and was found to be healthy and fit for duty. The routine studies of serology, x-ray, and a urinalysis were negative.
28 September 1966. Mr. Kerry was diagnosed with right upper lobe pneumonia and was treated at the US naval station, Newport, Rhode Island and was referred for admission to the USNH, Newport, Rhode Island. A chest x-ray was done that confirmed his pneumonia. He was successfully treated with tetracycline antibiotics and was discharged to full duty 14 October 1966.
In January 1967, Mr. Kerry developed the chest skin rash that was diagnosed and treated with topical steroids with complete resolution. In addition, his medical record confirmed the fact that he was treated for the left lower lobe pneumococcal pneumonia in April 1967, confirmed by x-ray and culture and associated with a low grade fever. He was hospitalized at San Diego Naval Hospital, experienced an uncomplicated recovery and was discharged fit for duty following treatment. He underwent a routine physical examination at the Naval amphibious base at Coronado California, 28 August 1968 and was found physically qualified and fit for duty. His routine studies included a normal chest x-ray, urinalysis, a non-reactive VDRL, a normal EKG and a normal dental examination.
"3 December 1968, U.S. Naval Support Facility Cam Rahn Bay RVN FPO. Shrapnel in left arm above elbow. Shrapnel removed and appl bacitracin dressing. Ret To Duty."
Mr. Kerry sustained a shrapnel injury in his left arm above his elbow. He was treated at the Cam Ranh Bay US naval support facility where the shrapnel was removed and the wound was treated with a topical Bacitracin antibiotic dressing. He was returned to duty following his treatment.
20 February 1969, "Wounded by piece of B-40 shrapnel today while on operation, in portion of left thigh."
Mr. Kerry sustained an injury when he was wounded by a piece of B- 40 shrapnel while on operation. He was noted to have a wound of entry on the back of his left thigh and the wound was debrided and treated with the application of a topical dressing. An x-ray confirmed the shrapnel location but a decision was made to leave the shrapnel in place, as successful removal would have necessitated an extensive wider exposure and block excision of the wound. The course of conservative treatment was successful and a wound infection did not develop. The wound was ultimately closed with sutures following debridement of necrotic tissue.
13 March 1969, 1900 hours, United States Coast Guard Cutter Spencer. "John Kerry, LTJG, USNR- In firefight approx 3 hours ago, pt was a) thrown against bulkhead sustaining injury (contusion) to R forearm. b) sustained small piece of shrapnel in L upper buttock."
Mr. Kerry was treated for injuries sustained when he was thrown against a bulkhead resulting in a contusion to his right forearm, as well as a shrapnel injury in his left upper buttock. His exam at that time revealed localized bruising of his right medial forearm and of his buttock from the shrapnel with some localized bruising. An x-ray of his forearm did not reveal evidence of fracture. He was treated with a tetanus shot, topical dressing and an ace bandage and advised to apply warm soaks to his right forearm.
During his service in the military, he experienced an episode of an upper respiratory infection and bronchitis, as well as a minor non-specific urinary tract infection and both responded to tetracycline successfully. John Kerry was also treated for the flu on 13 April 67 and made a complete recovery. His medical record shows relatively few entries requiring treatment during his service in the military other than for his combat injuries, and pneumonia.
On 11 December 1969, John Kerry was examined and found physically qualified for release from active duty and able to perform all the duties of his rank at sea and/or on foreign service. As part of his complete exam, a chest x-ray was done that was normal and routine blood tests including a VDRL test for serology was negative. Mr. Kerry was released from active duty on 2 January 1970 and his military medical health record was closed at that time.
The review of Senator John Kerry's medical record confirms his overall excellent health during his time in the military service. His generally robust health has continued during the last 18 years to the present time.
Sincerely,
SIGNED
Gerald J. Doyle, M.D.
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Paid for by John Kerry for President, Inc. Web: http://www.johnkerry.com
I wondered the same, but alas......no humor alert.
Did Kerry ASK for his military medical records?? I doubt it!!
Kerry has "reconstituted" the military medical records from his PERSONAL files!!!! What if BUSH had done this??? You would STILL hear the HOWLING!!!
He Stolen Valor Kerry....ASK for your Military Medical Records....the Navy WILL send them to you and then you can RELEASE the REAL thing!! Fraud....Phony....POS.
I'm only surprised that "our hero" didn't put in for two separate purple hurts for this one. What a travesty this is, what a defamation of soldiers who actually suffered and died to earn their medals.
Wounded by piece of B-40 shrapnel today while on operation, in portion of left thigh
...with what the quote is spun out to:
a wound of entry on the back of his left thigh and the wound was debrided and treated with the application of a topical dressing. An x-ray confirmed the shrapnel location but a decision was made to leave the shrapnel in place, as successful removal would have necessitated an extensive wider exposure and block excision of the wound. The course of conservative treatment was successful and a wound infection did not develop. The wound was ultimately closed with sutures following debridement of necrotic tissue.
Note that the verbatim document makes no reference to X-rays, sutures, debridement, nothing. And those procedures were all supposedly accomplished in time to return him to duty. Navy docs must work quick.
A couple of bruises and a boo-boo they put an ace bandage on. That's the excuse he used to ditch his shipmates. In other words, anyone whose kid has made it to 10 years old has seen the kid take more severe hits than JFK Lite, War Hero Lite, did.
Seems like the friendlies of Tu Do street caused JFK Lite more downtime than the enemy.
d.o.l.
Criminal Number 18F
Hey Idiot Newspeople....Read the release....Kerry "RECONSTITUTED" his records!
b) sustained small piece of shrapnel in L upper buttock."
Mr. Kerry describe your million dollar wound.
"I got shot in the buttox." - Forrest Gump
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