CURE Quote
Scientists called this the placebo effect, but that didn’t disguise the fact that what was happening was much like a witch doctor dancing in a bright mask or administering empty potions that still cured illnesses.
— Michael Hutchison & Lee Perry, The Book of Floating: Exploring the Private Sea, 2003Archives
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Understanding Medical Cures
Jan and John are finishing up their rounds, and heading to the hospital cafeteria for lunch. John re-opens yesterday’s conversation about the word ‘cure’. “Well, did you learn anything about the medical definition of cure in your research last night?” … Continue reading
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What Means CURE?
Two doctors meet in the hospital cafeteria. John is an old hand. Crusty and a bit intolerant of silliness. Jan is a new intern, just out of school. They’ve paired up together for work, and for lunches. As they sit down, … Continue reading
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