What do doctors mean by "good health"?

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8 answers to “What do doctors mean by "good health"?”

A: In good health

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Several different conditions and medications that might be taken by you could interfere with a good recovery and good result. Diabetes can increase the risk fo poor healing and infection, liver disease can affect the safety of the local anesthetic being used, high blood pressure can be elevated by the... more

A: Good health and plastic surgery.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! Good question! In Manhattan, we go through a long check list to detect even rare conditions, but for most patients, good health means: 1) Normal heart, lung, and kidney function. 2) Normal blood pressure. 3) No obesity or diabetes. 4) No smoking.

A: Are you in good health?

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Dear Mom, Your question at first glance seemed ridiculous. However, upon further reflection, I came to find it quite valid. A quick analogy for you is when I ask my patients if they exercise regularly. The affirmative response, on further questioning, ranges from a walk around the block a few... more

A: Good health

By Michael Kulick, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

The real key is what does the doctor that will be treating you - their definition as they will be responsible for you and part of the decision process. In my practice, good health means different things. The more expensive the procedures planned, the higher the standard. In general, local anesthesia... more

A: Good health means that you can tolerate surgery

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

When a surgeon says that they want the patient to be in good health to have surgery, they want the patient to be able to safely undergo the procedure and tolerate the anesthesia. This generally means, no heart or lung conditions, no bleeding disorders, to previous reactions to anesthesia, in... more

A: Good Health when it comes to plastic surgery

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Good health when it comes to plastic surgery may involve: Youth Good diet Exercises routinely Good cardio pulmonary function Non-smoker No substance abuse Zero to low alcohol intake' Near Ideal body weight Good mental status Great psychological outlook'

A: Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

This is a great question! The definition of health by the WHO(world health organization) is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease. When surgeon use the term "healthy" it means that the patient does not have any medical condition that would... more

A: "Good Health"

By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

When a doctor states that you are a good candidate if you are in "good health" he is stating that you do not have any illnesses, chronic conditions, or genetic disorders, or psychiatric disorders that may negate your safely having a surgical procedure (at least an elective or non-emergency type of... more