And it has been sarcastically said, that there is a wide…
“And it has been sarcastically said, that there is a wide difference between a good physician and a bad one, but a small difference between a good physician and no physician at all; by which it is meant to insinuate, that the mischievous officiousness of art does commonly more than counterbalance any benefit derivable from it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Critiques the narrow view of medical art, suggesting that the petty intricacies of practice can outweigh its benefits, and that lacking a physician is worse than a bad one.
In simple terms: Medical art’s petty details can diminish its benefit.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize essential care over flashy technique.
Themes
medicine
art
benefits
physician
quality
care
ethics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
Art:1
Benefits:1
Differences:0
Doctor:1
Doe:0
Has beens:0
Medicine:1
Mischievous:0
Physicians:1
Said:0
Small differences:0
Wide:0
Sarcastically:0
Good Physician:1
Physician Bad:0
Sarcastically Said:0
Physician Meant:0
When to use this quote
- clinical training
- policy reform
- patient education
Key Concepts
medical practice
patient outcomes
professional standards
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a “good” physician?
- How balance art and benefit?
A Different Perspective
May overgeneralize physician impact.