Doctor Quote by Benjamin Carson
“A great operation on the wrong patient is just as bad as a horrible operation on the right patient. So, you have to have all that together.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Gifted Hands, 1990
Performing surgery on the wrong patient is as harmful as a bot operation on the right one; emphasizing comprehensive assessment.
In simple terms: Wrong patient surgery is equally disastrous.
Key Takeaway
Ensure accurate patient identification.
Themes
medicine
ethics
patient safety
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
clinical
ethical
When to use this quote
- hospital wards
- pre‑operative planning
- team briefings
Key Concepts
diagnostic accuracy
system checks
clinical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can reduce identification errors?
- How does teamwork improve patient safety?
A Different Perspective
Human error can persist despite protocols.
