TOLL ON LEGASOV’S HEALTH

Medical Records

PERSONAL INFORMATION

FULL NAME : Valery Alekseyevich Legasov

ADDRESS : Pekhotnaya street (400 meters from Kurchatov’s Institute)

AGE: 50

ALLERGIES : None

DOB: SEP 1, 1936

BLOOD TYPE: Classified

MEDICAL CONDITIONS : Acute Radiation Sickness, Radiation poisoning, Increased risk of cancer, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety.

MEDICAL TREATMENT : Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Psychotherapy

Depression and anxiety : antidepressant medications

Acute Radiation Sickness : anti-nausea medications and intravenous fluids.

Cancer risk mitigation : chemotherapy, radiation therapy, with recommendations of regular monitoring by medical staff and doctor

Hospitalization

HOSPITAL NAME : Moscow Hospital 6

HOSPITAL ADDRESS : Marshala Timoshenko Ulitsa, 15, Moscow, Soviet Union

DATE OF ADMISSION : Fall of 1987 (exact date not specified)

DURATION OF STAY : Lengthy

Patient Medical Note

Illness :

The patient was admitted to the hospital with a lengthy stay due to severe radiation poisoning. During his hospitalization, he experienced acute appendicitis, which required immediate medical attention and intervention. Throughout his hospital stay, the patient displayed poor appetite and disrupted sleep patterns, often barely eating or sleeping.

Medical Management :

The patient received comprehensive medical care and treatment during his hospital stay. Interventions were carried out to manage the acute appendicitis, which included surgical intervention as necessary. Additionally, supportive care was provided to address the severe radiation poisoning and its associated symptoms.

Post-Hospitalization :

Following his discharge from the hospital, the patient returned to work. However, despite the medical attention received during his hospitalization, it is noted that the patient’s condition had a profound impact on his overall well-being and mental health.

Mental Health :

The patient’s prolonged exposure to severe radiation, acute appendicitis, and the traumatic experience of hospitalization appeared to have taken a toll on his mental health.

Disposition :

The patient’s case is a poignant reminder of the significant physical and emotional impact of exposure to severe radiation and the importance of addressing mental health concerns in individuals who experience such traumatic events from the Chernobyl Disaster