Cures Quote by Thomas More
“It's a poor doctor who can't cure one disease without giving you another.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Utopia, Thomas More, 1516
He critiques doctors who cure one disease while causing another, highlighting medical trade‑offs.
In simple terms: Doctors may cure one illness but cause another.
Key Takeaway
Consider unintended consequences in treatment.
Themes
medicine
ethics
trade‑offs
healthcare
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
ethical
medical
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- policy regulation
- patient education
Key Concepts
risk assessment
patient safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can doctors balance benefits and harms?
- What safeguards reduce medical side effects?
A Different Perspective
Complex diseases may require compromises.
