Medical condition of presidential candidates

Now that the doctors' reports are published by both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, what have we learned? Both are apparently in good condition for their ages and all things appear to be equal.

However, that is not the end of the story for this analyst who declares that the medical condition of presidential candidates is vital. In fact, what voters should have the right to include the following:

1. Access to certifiable IQ tests

2. Access to certifiable medical records that report both the physical and mental conditions of patients

Among the reasons why this information is vital to include the following:

1. Electing a president is an investment of scarce resources for an incumbent that can serve for two four-year terms. Serving the maximum time in office ensures optimal return on the cost of the election.

2. Electing incumbents that can serve out the maximum terms provides continuity in government with minimal risk which is good for government performance, efficiency, and the economy.

According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

"Pre-Employment Inquiries and Medical Questions & Examinations 

The ADA places restrictions on employers when it comes to asking job applicants to answer medical questions, take a medical exam, or identify a disability. 

An employer may not ask a job applicant, for example, if he or she has a disability (or about the nature of an obvious disability). An employer also may not ask a job applicant to answer medical questions or take a medical exam before making a job offer. 

An employer may ask a job applicant whether they can perform the job and how they would perform the job. The law allows an employer to condition a job offer on the applicant answering certain medical questions or successfully passing a medical exam, but only if all new employees in the same job have to answer the questions or take the exam. 

Once a person is hired and has started work, an employer generally can only ask medical questions or require a medical exam if the employer needs medical documentation to support an employee’s request for an accommodation or if the employer has reason to believe an employee would not be able to perform a job successfully or safely because of a medical condition. 

The law also requires that the employers keep all medical records and information confidential and in separate medical files." 

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/practices/inquiries_medical.cfm

Given the EEOC's legal constraints:

Voters can ask candidates if they are up to performing the job for the duration of 2 terms.

We the employers can ask a presidential candidate "whether they can perform the job and how they would perform the job. The law allows an employer to condition a job offer on the applicant answering certain medical questions or successfully passing a medical exam, but only if all new employees in the same job have to answer the questions or take the exam."

Congress may have to tighten requirements for applicants to elected offices for clarification. We the voter-employers should not be stuck with candidates who are unlikely to be able to serve out the maximum terms in office.

This topic requires congressional and legal review.

Donald Trump's medical report

Hillary Clinton's medical report