"Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle Cracks Tuberculosis 'Remedy'"

by Dr. Howard Markel

"Day We Discovered Cause of 'White Death'"
by Dr. Howard Markel

Using both texts, use evidence to support the inference that the medical profession benefits from several points of view. Provide at least 1 example of a cause-and-effect relationship, and 1 example of a claim-counterclaim relationship across the texts to support your inference. Use 3–5 sentences.

The medical profession benefits from multiple points of view as evidenced by Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle's critique of a tuberculosis remedy in "Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle Cracks Tuberculosis 'Remedy'." This diverse perspective can lead to better treatments and outcomes for patients. Additionally, in "Day We Discovered Cause of 'White Death'," Dr. Markel presents the discovery of the cause of tuberculosis, showing how collaboration and differing opinions within the medical community can lead to breakthroughs in understanding and treating diseases. This cause-and-effect relationship highlights how multiple viewpoints can ultimately benefit the medical profession. Furthermore, the claim-counterclaim relationship in these texts demonstrates the importance of critical thinking and exploration of different perspectives in order to advance medical knowledge and practice.