The best doctor is the one you run for and can't find.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A good doctor is hard to find when you need one most.
- In plain terms
- The best doctors are hard to find when you are sick.
- What can you take from it?
- Quality healthcare is often hardest to access when it is needed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes healthcare accessible?
- When do we value services most?
Another view
It implies doctors should be available on demand, which is not always realistic.
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