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“When we cannot cure or save a life, our patients can at least feel cared for. It should be a basic human right.” Harris” quote by Abraham Verghese
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““When we cannot cure or save a life, our patients can at least feel cared for. It should be a basic human right.” Harris””

Abraham Verghese

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Source Speech: Medical Ethics Conference, 2018

Even when cure is impossible, providing compassionate care is a fundamental right.

In simple terms: Care matters when cure cannot.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize empathy in all patient interactions.

Themes

compassion human rights medical ethics

Mood

empathetic serious

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • hospital wards
  • home care
  • telemedicine
  • clinical training

Key Concepts

patient dignity palliative care

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can clinicians show care with limited time?
  • What policies support compassionate care?
A Different Perspective

Resource constraints can limit compassionate delivery.

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