Comfort Quote by Hippocrates
“Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.”
About This Quote
Source Medical Text: Aphorisms of Hippocrates, c. 400 BC
Physicians should prioritize curing, frequently treating, and always providing comfort to patients.
In simple terms: Cure, treat, comfort patients.
Prioritize healing and compassionate care.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical settings
- home care
- palliative care
- public health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance treatment and comfort?
- When is comfort more important than cure?
Resource limits may restrict ideal care.