There will be those who will be Kevorkian with class. They will look respectable. They will sound respectable. Their patients will be just as dead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Critics warn of future practitioners who will appear respectable but cause death.
- In plain terms
- Others will look good but still kill patients.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearance of respectability does not ensure ethical practice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can bad actors look good?
- Who watches the watchers?
Another view
Respectability may indicate genuine competence rather than disguise.
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