It is the duty of a doctor to prolong life and it is not his duty to prolong the act of dying.

Summary

This quote suggests that a doctor's primary responsibility is to preserve and extend life, rather than prolong the process of dying. It implies that a doctor should prioritize promoting and maintaining good health rather than focusing solely on managing or prolonging the inevitable end of life. The quote emphasizes the importance of differentiating between providing appropriate care to enhance life quality and artificially prolonging the process of dying, which may not serve the overall well-being of the patient.

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