5 Special Medical Services Provided To The President of the USA

White House Physician Shadows The President Everywhere

The health and safety of the President of the United States are constantly monitored, and he does not go anywhere without his physician. The physician is often called the 'shadow of the president' because of this. No matter where the president is, whether it's on the campaign trail or traveling overseas, his personal physician is always there by his side for any possible health matters that arise. These health issues can be anywhere from managing simple health matters such as dietary regimes to potential medical emergencies.

Speaking of potential medical emergencies, continue reading to learn about the key medical presence on Air Force One.

Emergency Medical Service on the Presidential Plane

The presidential plane, called Air Force One, is equipped with a full emergency room. If an emergency should arise in the air, the White House doctor has access to an operating table, operating room lights, and has all the emergency medical equipment to perform surgery on the president while in the air. As the plane is equipped for emergencies, it doesn’t have a medical laboratory or an X-ray machine. Medical issues that require these are left until the plane has landed.

Continue reading about how White House medical services apply to foreign dignitaries and others guests at the White House next.