Age Quote by Ernst T. Krebs
“The agent which cures prevents, and the agent that prevents cures.”
About This Quote
Source Medical Textbook: Principles of Preventive Medicine, 1978
Prevention and treatment are interlinked; preventing disease can be a cure, and treating disease can prevent further harm.
In simple terms: Prevention and cure overlap.
Integrate preventive measures into treatment plans.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- public health policy
- patient education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can prevention replace treatment in chronic diseases?
- How to balance resources between prevention and cure?
Prevention may not work for all conditions, requiring treatment.