Question

"Day We Discovered Cause of 'White Death'"
by Dr. Howard Markel is the first passage
"Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle Cracks Tuberculosis 'Remedy'"
by Dr. Howard Markel is the second passage
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 sentences.

Answer 1

In both passages, the medical profession benefits from advancements in understanding diseases and developing treatments, which ultimately leads to improved public health outcomes. For example, in Passage 1, the cause-and-effect relationship is evident when the discovery of the cause of tuberculosis facilitated the development of effective treatments, directly enhancing the medical profession’s ability to treat patients and reduce mortality rates. Conversely, in Passage 2, while Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle presents a counterclaim regarding the efficacy of certain tuberculosis remedies, the acknowledgment of varied opinions within the medical community suggests an ongoing dialogue that fosters progress and innovation in treatment methods.