Death Quote by Gabrielle Palmer
““between 1915 and 1930, US maternal mortality did not decline and deaths of babies from birth injuries actually increased. Hospitals advertised widely, urging mothers to ‘go for the best’, and women believed they were getting just that when they paid the high fees.””
About This Quote
Source Report: US Maternal Health Crisis, 2010
Despite hospital marketing, maternal and infant mortality did not improve, indicating that higher fees and prestige do not guarantee better outcomes.
In simple terms: High‑cost care didn’t reduce deaths.
Key Takeaway
Demand evidence‑based care over prestige.
Themes
healthcare
maternal health
inequality
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
informative
advocacy
When to use this quote
- hospital choice
- insurance decisions
- patient advocacy
Key Concepts
public health
economics
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do patients trust expensive services?
- How can transparent outcomes improve choices?
A Different Perspective
Marketing may mislead patients about quality.
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