Believe Quote by Frederick Banting
“On February 19th, Dr. Collip found that he was unable to refine the extract by his method and was unable to keep up his supply to the wards. During the following six weeks, or longer, no extract was available for clinical tests. I believe the reason for this to be that Collip, wishing to keep his process a secret, had not kept careful records.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discovery of Insulin, 1922
Banting suggests that Collip’s secrecy and poor record‑keeping caused a critical shortage of insulin extract for patients.
In simple terms: Poor documentation halted insulin supply.
Key Takeaway
Maintain transparent records.
Themes
science
ethics
medicine
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- hospital supply chain
- lab management
Key Concepts
research methodology
knowledge sharing
Questions to Reflect On
- How could better documentation have prevented the shortage?
- What safeguards ensure critical medical supplies remain available?
A Different Perspective
Secrecy can impede collaboration and safety.
