[20011212]RS20305_美国国会主治医师办公室.pdf

1 Although there was no medical office for Congress until 1928, an account of Senatorial privilegesin 1911 described the “readily accessible assortment of drugs and viands, tonics and recuperatives”available for Senators. See Williard French, “Senatorial Privileges and Expenses,” TheIndependent, June 15, 1911, p. 1304.2 They have included Drs. George Calver (1928-1966), Rufus Pearson (1966-1973), FreemanCarey (1973-1986), William Narva (1986-1990), Robert Krasner (1990-1994), and the currentphysician, Dr. John Eisold, who was appointed in 1995. 3 Only incumbent Members of Congress may receive medical and emergency dental care in themilitary hospitals in the Washington, D.C., area upon recommendation of the attending physician,through long-standing approval by the secretaries of the various military branches or in their ownright as current members or former members of the military. Such treatment was first authorized(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20305Updated December 12, 2001The Office of Attending Physician in the U.S.CongressMildred L. AmerSpecialist in American National GovernmentG