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“Well, I would never do a study because I'm a practicing physician. I mean, all I do is treat people.” quote by Robert Atkins
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“Well, I would never do a study because I'm a practicing physician. I mean, all I do is treat people.”

Robert Atkins

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Atkins Diet, 1995

The doctor claims clinical practice alone validates expertise, dismissing research.

In simple terms: Practice alone isn’t enough.

Key Takeaway

Balance experience with evidence.

Themes

medicine expertise research

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • patient care
  • policy making
  • academic publishing

Key Concepts

evidence-based practice clinical experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you integrate research into practice?
  • What evidence would change your view?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on practice can ignore new findings.

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