[aberzoy]

"For some strange reason the general opinion among doctors is that if one writes a book he must have superior knowledge of the subject. Since no one troubles to read the book the delusion is not discovered."
(--Arthur E. Hertzler, 1870-1946)


“We know that many practicing physicians are not using well proven interventions or implementing well-publicized national guidelines. The legal definition of standard of care protects these physicians and encourage them to change slowly, if at all.”
(--Daniel Merenstein)

“In America…when a patient asks you to take care of her, you will do everything within your power to cure her disease. Failing that, you will do everything within your power to prolong her life. And failing that, you will do everything within your power to relieve her suffering. The problem with that ethic is the world “everything”. Everything may be unnecessary.
(--Alan Robert Spievack)