“It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.”
— Hippocrates
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Simplified Meaning:
When someone is sick, it's not just the illness that matters; understanding the person who is sick is even more important. Imagine two people with the same flu. One person is old and lives alone, while the other is young and has a family to take care of them. The old person might need more help and attention. This shows that each person's situation and needs are different, even if the sickness is the same. For doctors and caregivers, knowing about the person’s life, feelings, and challenges helps them provide better care. This way, they can treat not just the illness, but support the whole person.
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