Quote by Voltaire

The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.

The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while na

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of a doctor's role in patient care. It suggests that while the doctor's intervention and treatment are significant, ultimately, it is nature or the body's ability to heal itself that leads to a cure. In the meantime, the doctor's task is to keep the patient engaged, comforted, and entertained during the healing process, emphasizing the need for both medical expertise and compassion in the practice of medicine.

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