User blog comment:Willbachbakal/(Champion Concept) Burke, the Apothecary/@comment-80.98.153.26-20121215203516/@comment-1330314-20121216163554

In the early game, carries don't get one minute to fully restore their HP. Furthermore, this is assuming Burke sticks to them the entire time. Not only is Burke incapable of healing himself, he can only one target at melee range at a time. He also works as a carry, so to work properly he needs to farm as well, otherwise he drops off in the late game. Soraka's a better healer mid-fight, and has more support abilities to boot.