Among doctors in general, I think more than half support what I'm doing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims majority support from fellow doctors for his actions.
- In plain terms
- He thinks more than half of doctors agree with what he does.
- What can you take from it?
- Perceived peer support can validate controversial actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does peer support validate ethics?
- How do doctors view controversial practices?
Another view
Perceived support may not match actual statistics.
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