Business Quote by Jack Kevorkian
“A transfer of money should never be involved in this profound situation. Although illness is profound, too, but medicine's a business today. It's a business.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Last Days of Medicine, 1995
Money should not be part of profound situations like illness; medicine has become a business.
In simple terms: Money shouldn't dominate serious health matters.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for compassionate, non‑profit care.
Themes
ethics
healthcare
money
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life care
- health policy
- clinical practice
Key Concepts
medical altruism
patient dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce profit motives in healthcare?
- What ethical boundaries should guide medical decisions?
A Different Perspective
Financial realities may limit ideal care.
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