Depends Quote by Phyllis Bottome
“it must depend as much upon the patient's willingness to be cured, as upon the physician's skill in curing. There is neither force not magic in psychiatry.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dark Tower, 1935
Effective treatment depends on both patient willingness and physician skill; psychiatry lacks magical cures.
In simple terms: Healing needs patient cooperation and doctor expertise, not magic.
Focus on collaborative care.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- mental health counseling
- patient education
- treatment planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians boost patient willingness?
- What role does hope play in therapy?
Patient may lack motivation despite skilled care.