Death Quote by David Jeffrey
““It seems that part of the moral constitution of a doctor is a commitment not to intend the death of a patient, and to protect them from harm.””
About This Quote
Doctors have a moral duty to avoid causing death and to protect patients from harm.
In simple terms: Doctors must prioritize patient safety over all.
Key Takeaway
Uphold non‑maleficence in medical practice.
Themes
ethics
medicine
responsibility
care
non‑maleficence
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- hospital settings
- clinical trials
- end‑of‑life care
Key Concepts
moral duty
patient protection
clinical decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do doctors handle unavoidable risks?
- What safeguards ensure patient safety?
A Different Perspective
Balancing intent and outcomes can be complex.
![“The doctor’s aim is to do good, even to our enemies, so much more to our friends, and my profession forbids us to do harm to our kindred, as it is instituted for the benefit and welfare of the human race, and God imposed on physicians the oath not to compose mortiferous remedies [1].” quote by Richard Colgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/572/richard-colgan-41042_human-race_the-doctor-s-aim-is-to-do-good-even-to-o_1735815.jpg)
![“I think it's very interesting that [doctors] privilege the self that is saying, "I don't want to die," but want to discount the self that said, "I want to allow natural death in such a situation."” quote by Katy Butler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bbb/katy-butler-32755_dies_i-think-it-s-very-interesting-that-docto_2297582.jpg)
