Believe Quote by Paul Farmer
“Since I do not believe that there should be different recommendations for people living in the Bronx and people living in Manhattan, I am uncomfortable making different recommendations for my patients in Boston and in Haiti.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Global Health Conference, 2015
He argues for equal treatment recommendations regardless of geography, highlighting ethical consistency.
In simple terms: Treat patients equally everywhere.
Key Takeaway
Apply uniform standards in care.
Themes
ethics
global health
equity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- international health
- policy development
Key Concepts
patient care
policy making
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance uniformity with local needs?
- Is equal treatment always feasible?
A Different Perspective
Local contexts may require adaptation.
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