Animals Quote by Alice Dreger
“Doctors are human animals. They want to be loved, they are tribal, they instinctually favor stories over scientific evidence, they make mistakes, and even small gifts make them susceptible to being biased.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New Yorker, 2015
Doctors, as humans, are prone to bias, favoring stories and personal connections over pure data, which can affect their judgments.
In simple terms: Doctors can be biased by personal feelings.
Key Takeaway
Seek second opinions and evidence‑based care.
Themes
bias
medicine
humanity
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
informative
critical
When to use this quote
- medical consultations
- research reviews
- patient advocacy
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
patient care
clinical decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize personal bias in care?
- What safeguards can reduce bias?
A Different Perspective
Bias may be unconscious and hard to detect.
