Disease Quote by David Agus
“I want doctors to treat toward health and not treat toward disease,”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Health Innovation Podcast, 2018
Doctors should focus on promoting health rather than merely treating disease.
In simple terms: Prioritize health promotion over disease treatment.
Key Takeaway
Shift to preventive care.
Themes
medicine
healthcare
prevention
Mood
forward‑looking
inspirational
Type
medical
preventive
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- public health policy
- patient education
Key Concepts
well‑being
patient empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians be incentivized to promote health?
- What preventive measures are most effective?
A Different Perspective
Systemic incentives favor disease treatment.
