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“doctors, for years, had opted for a treatment that systematically killed patients” quote by Michael Lewis
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““doctors, for years, had opted for a treatment that systematically killed patients””

Michael Lewis

About This Quote

Source Article: "The Dark Side of Medicine", 2018

Medical treatments sometimes cause more harm than benefit, highlighting systemic failures.

In simple terms: Treatments can kill patients.

Key Takeaway

Demand evidence and safety.

Themes

ethics healthcare risk

Mood

critical concerned

Type

investigative urgent

When to use this quote

  • hospital policy reviews
  • clinical trial design
  • patient advocacy
  • regulatory oversight

Key Concepts

patient safety systemic failure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to identify harmful practices early?
  • What safeguards protect patients?
A Different Perspective

Not all treatments are harmful.

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