Alas Quote by Pliny the Elder
“There is alas no law against incompetency; no striking example is made. They learn by our bodily jeopardy and make experiments until the death of the patients, and the doctor is the only person not punished for murder.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Natural History by Pliny the Elder, 77 AD
Medical practice often lacks accountability, leading to dangerous experiments on patients while doctors avoid punishment.
In simple terms: Doctors can experiment on patients without consequences.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for ethical oversight in medicine.
Themes
ethics
medicine
accountability
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
ethical
historical
When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- experimental treatments
- health policy
Key Concepts
bioethics
risk
patient rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure patient safety?
- What safeguards are needed for medical research?
A Different Perspective
Medical progress can be hindered by lack of regulation.
