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“I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked, nor suggest any such counsel;” quote by Richard Colgan
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““I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked, nor suggest any such counsel;””

Richard Colgan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He refuses to provide harmful treatments or advice, even if requested.

In simple terms: Never give dangerous medicine or counsel.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize safety over demand.

Themes

ethics medicine responsibility

Mood

serious principled

Type

ethical medical

When to use this quote

  • clinical practice
  • public health policy
  • emergency care

Key Concepts

nonmaleficence patient autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance patient wishes with safety?
  • When is it justified to deny a request?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with patient autonomy when refusing harmful requests.

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