Doctor Quote by Booker T. Washington
““I am afraid that there is a certain class of race-problem solvers who don’t want the patient to get well, because as long as the disease holds out they have not only an easy means of making a living, but also an easy medium through which to make themselves prominent before the public.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Up From Slavery, 1901
Some medical professionals may prefer chronic illness to persist because it sustains their income and public fame.
In simple terms: Doctors might keep patients sick for profit and fame.
Key Takeaway
Beware conflicts of interest in healthcare.
Themes
ethics
medicine
power
economics
public health
Mood
cautious
critical
concerned
Type
ethical
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- policy making
- patient advocacy
- healthcare reform
- media coverage
Key Concepts
conflict of interest
patient autonomy
financial incentive
Questions to Reflect On
- How do financial incentives shape medical decisions?
- What safeguards can protect patients from profit-driven care?
A Different Perspective
Not all doctors are motivated solely by patient welfare; systemic pressures exist.
