Friday, December 18, 2009

Oath Of Hippocrates






A graphic depiction of the Oath of Hippocrates from the International Code of Medical Ethics as adopted in 1949 by the Third General Assembly of the World Medical Association in London.

The Oath of Hippocrates, a brief statement of principles, has come down through history as a living statement of ideals to be cherished by the physician. This Oath was conceived some time during the period of Grecian greatness, probably in the fifth century B.C. It protected rights of the patient and appealed to the inner and finer instincts of the physician without imposing sanctions or penalties on him or her. Other civilizations subsequently developed written principles, but the Oath of Hippocrates (Christianized in the tenth or eleventh century A.D. to eliminate reference to pagan gods) has remained in Western Civilization as an expression of ideal conduct for the physician. The oath depicted in this graphic is the classic translation of the Oath of Hippocrates which is slightly different from the modern version of the oath in use by many medical schools today.
The oath reads:

I SWEAR by Apollo the physician, and Æsculapius, and Health, and All-heal, and all the gods and goddesses, that, according to my ability and judgment, I WILL KEEP THIS OATH and this stipulation - to reckon him who taught me this Art equally dear to me as my parents, to share my substance with him, and relieve his necessities if required; to look upon his offspring in the same footing as my own brothers, and to teach them this art, if they shall wish to learn it, WITHOUT FEE OR STIPULATION; and that by precept, lecture, and every other mode of instruction, I will impart a knowledge of the Art to my own sons, and those of my teachers, and to disciples bound by a stipulation and oath ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF MEDICINE, but to none others. I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider FOR THE BENEFIT OF MY PATIENTS, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous. I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked, nor suggest any such counsel; and in like manner I will not give to a woman a pessary to produce abortion. WITH PURITY AND WITH HOLINESS WILL PASS MY LIFE AND PRACTICE MY ART. I will not cut persons laboring under the stone, but will leave this to be done by men who are practitioners of this work. Into whatever houses I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of the sick, and will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief and corruption; AND, FURTHER from the seduction of females or males, of freemen and slaves. Whatever, in connection with my professional practice or not, in connection with it, I see or hear, in the life of men, which ought not to be spoken of abroad, I WILL NOT DIVULGE, as reckoning that all such should be kept secret. While I continue to keep this Oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art, respected by all men, in all times! But should I trespass and violate this Oath, may the reverse be my lot!



The Modern Version of The Oath of Hippocrates


Now being admitted to the profession of medicine,

I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity.

I will give respect and gratitude to my deserving teachers.

I will practice medicine with conscience and dignity.

The health and life of my patients will be my first consideration.

I will hold in confidence all that my patient confide in me.

I will maintain the honor and the Nobel traditions of the medical profession.

My colleagues will be my brothers.

I will not permit consideration of race, religion, nationality, party politics or social standing

to intervene between my duty and my patient.

I will maintain the utmost respect of human life from the time of its conception,

even under threat,

I will not use my knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity.


THESE promises I made freely and upon my honor

Tuesday, December 1, 2009



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