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In its original form, it requires a new physician to swear, by a number of healing gods, to uphold specific ethical standards. The oath is the earliest expression of medical ethics in the Western world, establishing several principles of medical ethics which remain of paramount significance today.
May 10, 2024 · Hippocratic oath, ethical code attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, adopted as a guide to conduct by the medical profession throughout the ages and still used in the graduation ceremonies of many medical schools.
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Oct 7, 2021 · By Hidaya Aliouche, B.Sc. Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. In the medical profession, the Hippocratic Oath is one of the most venerated documents. The Oath states the professional conduct...
Mar 10, 2015 · Learn about the history and evolution of the Hippocratic Oath, the ancient code of medical ethics. Compare the classical and modern versions of the oath and download posters to print.
Learn about the history, meaning, and controversies of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the oldest binding documents in history. Compare the classical and modern versions of the oath and explore how it reflects the ethical challenges of modern medicine.
Apr 27, 2023 · The Hippocratic oath is a pledge historically recited by physicians, who in reading the text, agree to uphold a specific code of medical ethics.
Learn about the history and influence of Greek medicine, from mythology to rationality. Explore the Hippocratic Oath, a code of ethics for physicians, and its modern adaptations.
