The effects of the attacks against health facilities emanate far beyond those immediately killed and injured. They demolish routine and lifesaving health care for all. They make life impossible. Full stop.
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If I'm at the front line and refuse to treat a patient, it's considered a crime. As a physician, this is my oath. I'm going to treat everyone regardless.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the moral duty of a physician to treat all patients, regardless of circumstances, as part of their professional oath.
Joanne Liu's quote captures the essence of a physician's commitment to their ethical responsibility to provide care to all individuals in need. It highlights the importance of standing up for one's principles, particularly in the face of adversity, and underlines the idea that neglecting to help those who are suffering can have serious moral and legal implications.
Themes
PhysicianOathTreatmentHumanityCare
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech at a medical conference to inspire future doctors.
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