Doctor Quote by Samuel Sagan
““Primum non nocere, 'First, don't make things worse,' was an essential principle of Hippocrates' medicine. Nowadays, unfortunately, it seems to have been forgotten. Conventional modern medicine aims at getting rid of patients' symptoms. Little, if any consideration is given to the fact that some of these symptoms may actually be used by the body in an attempt to correct deeper disorders. When this is the case, suppressing the symptom does not necessarily help the patient.””
About This Quote
Medical practice should respect the body's natural signals; treating symptoms without addressing root causes can be counterproductive.
In simple terms: Treat causes, not just symptoms.
Key Takeaway
Focus on underlying health.
Themes
medicine
ethics
holistic care
Mood
thoughtful
clinical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- chronic disease management
- post‑surgical recovery
- mental health treatment
Key Concepts
pathophysiology
patient‑centered care
clinical decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians balance symptom relief with underlying cause treatment?
- When should a symptom be left alone?
A Different Perspective
Some symptoms are protective; ignoring them may cause harm.
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