Cases Quote by Deborah Butterfield
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Recognize both positive and negative impacts of health innovations.
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When to use this quote
- Healthcare budgeting
- clinical trial design
- public health planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure ethical balance in medical research?
- What costs are often overlooked in health advances?