Care Quote by Laura Gilpin
“It's too bad patient-centered care is not rocket science, because if it was, we would be really good at it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Medical Conference, 2008
Patient‑centered care isn’t complex; if it were, we’d excel at it already.
In simple terms: Patient‑centered care is simple, yet often overlooked.
Focus on simple, humane care.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- hospital policy
- training programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is simple patient care hard to implement?
- What steps can improve empathy in clinics?
Systemic barriers hinder simple solutions.