A health professional quoted in McConnell’s update said the senator developed pneumonia early in his hospitalization, though he was able to recover from it “quickly” with antibiotic treatment.
It’s interesting. They identify the quote in the press release as coming from “a health professional”. The release itself just says “from the office of the attending physician”, without any further identification of who was providing the information. Was it a doctor? A nurse? A PA? Receptionist? Janitor? Who the hell knows?
That’s not entirely strange. Commenting on the health of a patient is really restricted. There are circumstances where it’s allowed in limited capacities but I wouldn’t expect a doctor to actually provide information. That information would be updated by a doctor, compiled by a PA, and given to an administrator to clear with lawyers.
It’s locked down enough that I wouldn’t expect any different even if the request was coming directly from the patients lawyer. Being a high profile patient just means there’s more eyes making sure the statement is in line with the authorized disclosure.
That’s not entirely strange. Commenting on the health of a patient is really restricted.
Yes, but presumably, since it was part of the press release from McConnell’s office, it was fully authorized. So hiding the identity of who was sharing the information is weird.
It’s interesting. They identify the quote in the press release as coming from “a health professional”. The release itself just says “from the office of the attending physician”, without any further identification of who was providing the information. Was it a doctor? A nurse? A PA? Receptionist? Janitor? Who the hell knows?
That’s not entirely strange. Commenting on the health of a patient is really restricted. There are circumstances where it’s allowed in limited capacities but I wouldn’t expect a doctor to actually provide information. That information would be updated by a doctor, compiled by a PA, and given to an administrator to clear with lawyers.
It’s locked down enough that I wouldn’t expect any different even if the request was coming directly from the patients lawyer. Being a high profile patient just means there’s more eyes making sure the statement is in line with the authorized disclosure.
Yes, but presumably, since it was part of the press release from McConnell’s office, it was fully authorized. So hiding the identity of who was sharing the information is weird.
Probably someone asked the office of the attending physician’s AI.