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“The transformation of disease, as exemplified by the case of diabetes, is a valuable and elegant concept that serves to remind us that the tally sheet for medical science must carry a column for debit as well as credit.” quote by Deborah Butterfield
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“The transformation of disease, as exemplified by the case of diabetes, is a valuable and elegant concept that serves to remind us that the tally sheet for medical science must carry a column for debit as well as credit.”

Deborah Butterfield

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Source Article: Medical economics commentary, unknown journal

Disease transformation illustrates that medical progress involves both gains and losses, requiring balanced accounting.

In simple terms: Medical advances have costs as well as benefits.

Key Takeaway

Recognize both positive and negative impacts of health innovations.

Themes

medicine economics ethics

Mood

analytical serious

Type

philosophical policy

When to use this quote

  • Healthcare budgeting
  • clinical trial design
  • public health planning

Key Concepts

cost‑benefit analysis health policy debt andcredit metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we ensure ethical balance in medical research?
  • What costs are often overlooked in health advances?
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