Every physician almost hath his favorite disease.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Most doctors seem to have a particular illness they focus on or favor.
- In plain terms
- Every doctor has their favorite disease to study or treat.
- What can you take from it?
- Specialization can reflect bias.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do specialists see only their field?
- Is this bias or expertise?
Another view
It implies doctors are driven by interest more than patient need.
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