Health Quote by Abraham Verghese
““When we cannot cure or save a life, our patients can at least feel cared for. It should be a basic human right.” Harris””
About This Quote
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.
Prioritize empathy in all patient interactions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hospital wards
- home care
- telemedicine
- clinical training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians show care with limited time?
- What policies support compassionate care?
Resource constraints can limit compassionate delivery.