Guests Quote by Donald Berwick
“We are guests in our patients' lives.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Patient‑Centered Care, 2015
Emphasizes that healthcare providers are temporary participants in patients’ lives.
In simple terms: Providers are guests in patients’ lives.
Treat patients with respect.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- patient interactions
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect care decisions?
- What limits exist for provider involvement?
Boundaries can blur.