Disease Quote by Michael Sandel

“The relief of suffering is a great good. The curing of illness and disease - these are great human goods. This is the mission of medicine.” quote by Michael Sandel — Download Open image

“The relief of suffering is a great good. The curing of illness and disease - these are great human goods. This is the mission of medicine.”

Michael Sandel

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