Death Quote by Atul Gawande
““In other words, our decision making in medicine has failed so spectacularly that we have reached the point of actively inflicting harm on patients rather than confronting the subject of mortality.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Medical ethics commentary, date unknown
Medical decisions have become so flawed they cause harm rather than confronting death.
In simple terms: Medicine sometimes harms instead of confronting mortality.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate medical practices to avoid causing harm.
Themes
ethics
medicine
mortality
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
clinical
When to use this quote
- hospital protocols
- end‑of‑life discussions
- treatment guidelines
Key Concepts
clinical decision making
patient care
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent harmful decisions?
- How do we define “active harm”?
A Different Perspective
Complex cases may still require intervention.
