A disease which new and obscure to you, Doctor, will be…
“A disease which new and obscure to you, Doctor, will be known only after death; and even then not without an autopsy will you examine it with exacting pains. But rare are those among the extremely busy clinicians who are willing or capable of doing this correctly.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Physicians should rigorously investigate rare diseases, even when busy, to advance knowledge.
In simple terms: Thoroughly study rare diseases despite busyness.
Prioritize careful diagnosis.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hospital rounds
- medical education
- research labs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance workload with detailed study?
- When is it appropriate to defer a complex case?
Time constraints may limit thorough investigations.