Quote by Gerhard Kocher

From year to year, it is more obvious: the goal of medicine is not health but the further extension of the health system.

From year to year, it is more obvious: the goal of medicine

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This quote suggests that over time, it becomes increasingly evident that the primary objective of medical practice is not solely focused on promoting overall health and well-being of individuals, but rather on perpetuating and expanding the healthcare industry itself. It implies that there may be a shift in priorities where the system's growth takes precedence over the actual improvement of people's health.

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