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Originally posted by cowtown
If you're going to believe the diagnosis-via-television of one Dr. Frank (whoever he is), the least you can do is support Sen. Frist's diagnosis of Terri Schiavo, right? Honestly, you guys are really reaching.
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No, the methods of reaching a diagnosis for the two patients is completely different. In fact, diagnosis of Bush could be done by remote interview, or exactly like Dr. Frank did, from hours of Bush video. A treatment wouldn't be begun without a one on one interview, and the consent of the patient, but the diagnosis would be largely complete prior to that time considering how much video is shot of the President.
In the Schiavo case, both a personal examination and CAT scans would likely be required, since her disease was completely different.
Frist was performing politics, not medicine when he spoke; almost everyone knew that; and now you do as well.