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

Summary

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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Medicine

By Gerhard Kocher

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