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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

  • medical practice
  • ethical oversight
  • professional conduct

Putting it to work

  • verify credentials
  • scrutinize actions
  • demand transparency

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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