Quote by Chester Brown

That's the thing. in medicine, you're used to saying there's a problem within the person, and saying there's a problem within the culture, that's not a medical answer. Medicine has to look in one direction, so there's only one type of answer that they can find.


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Summary

This quote highlights a perception within the medical field that often focuses on diagnosing problems solely within individuals rather than considering broader cultural influences. The author suggests that medicine is limited in its ability to address issues occurring at the societal level, as it is bound to its traditional approach of looking within the person for answers. By recognizing the significance of cultural factors, the quote suggests the need to expand medical perspectives to better understand and address health concerns.

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Medical
By Chester Brown
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