I think it perfectly just, that he who, from the love of…
“I think it perfectly just, that he who, from the love of experiment, quits an approved for an uncertain practice, should suffer the full penalty of Egyptian law against medical innovation; as I would consign to the pillory, the wretch, who out of regard to his character, that is, to his fees, should follow the routine, when, from constant experience he is sure that his patient will die under it, provided any, not inhuman, deviation would give his patient a chance.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Medical innovators must accept legal penalties for untested practices; ethical duty outweighs personal gain.
In simple terms: Innovators face legal risk when bypassing standard methods.
Key Takeaway
Weigh ethical duty against legal consequences.
Themes
medicine
ethics
innovation
law
risk
Mood
critical
serious
Type
academic
ethical
When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- policy making
- medical education
Key Concepts
medical law
professional responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever justified to break the law for medical progress?
- How can innovators protect patients while innovating?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems may evolve, altering penalties.