Question

"Day We Discovered Cause of 'White Death'"
by Dr. Howard Markel
"Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle Cracks Tuberculosis 'Remedy'"
by Dr. Howard Markel

Use the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.

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.

Answer 1

Both passages highlight the medical profession's benefits from advancements in understanding and treating disease. For example, in Passage 1, Dr. Markel discusses how the discovery of the cause of tuberculosis (referred to as 'White Death') led to improved public health policies and preventative measures, illustrating a cause-and-effect relationship: understanding the disease's cause resulted in better health outcomes for the population. In Passage 2, the mention of Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle’s involvement in promoting a tuberculosis remedy demonstrates a claim-counterclaim dynamic; while some may argue that the remedy was unproven or exaggerated, Doyle’s influence suggests that the medical profession can also gain from public interest and advocacy. Together, these examples emphasize that the medical profession not only advances knowledge but also enhances public trust and engagement in healthcare.