For centuries, physicians described similar cases in their practices, with the same conclusion.

A physician may simply describe Pap test results to a patient as "abnormal."

In 1692 a physician, Guy Patin, described a woman "who turned to wood."

That physician, who saw Christopher just a few days before the killings, described him this way: "Lots of energy.

A signed and dated letter from your physician describing all medical conditions and medications, including generic names, is also a good idea.

In the Middle Ages, physicians further described head injury symptoms and the term concussion became more widespread.

In 1877, a German physician described children who were able to speak normally but often refused to as having a disorder he named aphasia voluntaria.

Vesling also performed important studies of blood circulation, and was one the first physicians to describe the brain's circle of Willis.

Carry a letter from your attending physician, describing your medical condition and any prescription medications, including the generic names of prescribed drugs.

Also bring a signed, dated letter from your physician describing all medical conditions and medications, including generic names, and syringes or needles.