--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I find cures.” Thwackonax moaned. “I…" description: "\"“I find cures.” Thwackonax moaned. “I don’t find problems, that’s my patient’s part of the job.”\" — Keisha Keenleyside" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f93/keisha-keenleyside-30137_doctor_i-find-cures-thwackonax-moaned-i-don-t-f_2991359.jpg" --- # I find cures.” Thwackonax moaned. “I don’t find problems… ![“I find cures.” Thwackonax moaned. “I don’t find problems, that’s my patient’s part of the job.” quote by Keisha Keenleyside](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f93/keisha-keenleyside-30137_doctor_i-find-cures-thwackonax-moaned-i-don-t-f_2991359.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f93/keisha-keenleyside-30137_doctor_i-find-cures-thwackonax-moaned-i-don-t-f_2991359.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f93/keisha-keenleyside-30137_doctor_i-find-cures-thwackonax-moaned-i-don-t-f_2991359.jpg) > ““I find cures.” Thwackonax moaned. “I don’t find problems, that’s my patient’s part of the job.”” [Keisha Keenleyside](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/keisha-keenleyside/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker claims to cure but avoids confronting problems, seeing that as part of the job. **In simple terms:** Curing without addressing problems is insufficient. Key Takeaway Embrace problem‑solving. Themes medicine ethics professionalism Mood thoughtful critical Type ethical philosophical When to use this quote - clinical practice - healthcare policy - medical training Key Concepts patient care diagnostic responsibility Questions to Reflect On - Is avoiding problems ethical? - How can clinicians balance cure and problem identification? A Different Perspective Some may argue focusing on cures is essential. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Doctor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/doctor/) [Humour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humour/) [Patience](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/patience/) ## Related quotes > [Many patients imagine that they have tried everything. 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