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“The prime goal is to alleviate suffering, and not to prolong life. And if your treatment does not alleviate suffering, but only prolongs life, that treatment should be stopped.”

Quote by Christiaan Barnard

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Christiaan Barnard

Christiaan Barnard was a renowned South African cardiac surgeon, known for his pioneering work in the field of heart transplantation. Born on November 8, 1922, in Cape Town, South Africa, he passed away on September 2, 2001. In 1967, he successfully performed the world's first heart transplant surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, a breakthrough that significantly advanced the field of organ transplantation medicine. more

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