'Treatment is symptomatic' - which means in the trade there is none.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Symptomatic treatment implies no actual cure exists in the field.
- In plain terms
- Treating symptoms means there is no real fix.
- What can you take from it?
- Managing symptoms is not the same as solving the problem.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is symptom relief enough?
- Where is the cure?
Another view
The cynicism may overlook effective symptom management value.
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