They are splendidly built ( Italian Hospitals ), the best food and drink are at hand, the attendants are very diligent, the physicians are learned, the beds and coverings are very clean, and the bedsteads are painted. As soon as a sick man is brought in, all his clothes are taken off in the presence of a notary and are faithfully kept for him. He is then laid in a handsomely painted bed with clean sheets. Two physicians are fetched at once. Attendants come with food and drink, served in immaculate glass vessels; these are not touched with as much as a finger but are brought on a tray.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Luther describes Italian hospitals as wealthy, clean, and well-staffed institutions.
- In plain terms
- Italian hospitals are very clean and well equipped.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical comfort does not equal spiritual health.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does comfort matter in healthcare?
- What defines a good hospital?
Another view
Focuses only on material conditions, not patient outcomes.
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