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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hippocratic_OathHippocratic Oath - Wikipedia

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   The Hippocratic Oath is an ancient ethical code for physicians, attributed to the Greek doctor Hippocrates. It includes the principle of non-maleficence, which means to do no harm to patients.

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   Should medical students take the Hippocratic Oath?

   • As an important step in becoming a doctor, medical students must take the Hippocratic Oath. And one of the promises within that oath is "first, do no harm" (or " primum non nocere ," the Latin translation from the original Greek.) Right? Wrong.

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   Is the Hippocratic Oath still relevant today?

   • Some say that the oath is irrelevant in modern medical practice because it does not address ethical issues that are relevant today. It is still an invaluable moral guide and has been adopted by the AMA and WMA. Many medical schools still administer a version of the Hippocratic Oath to its graduates.

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   Does the Hippocratic Oath prohibit abortion?

   • Of note is that, in the modern version of the oath, there is no prohibition against abortion; there is no promise by the physician to “do no harm” or never give a “lethal medicine” as in the original Hippocratic Oath. Undoubtedly, there are many modern ethical issues today that did not exist in the past, such as abortion and euthanasia.

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   Did Hippocratic Oath say first do no harm?

   • It is generally believed that the famous phrase, “ first do no harm” is contained in the original Hippocratic Oath but it was not, and it is believed that the motto is found elsewhere in Hippocrates' writings which states that “ The physician must…have two special objects in view with regard to disease, namely to do good or to do no harm .” [ 8]

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3. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › first-do-no-harmFirst, do no harm - Harvard Health

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   Jun 22, 2020 · Learn the origin and meaning of the phrase "first, do no harm" and why it is not part of the Hippocratic Oath. Find out how doctors balance the risks and benefits of tests and treatments in real-life situations.

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5. www.britannica.com › topic › Hippocratic-oathHippocratic oath | Definition, Summary, & Facts | Britannica

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   Aug 2, 2024 · The Hippocratic oath is an ethical code attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, which guides the medical profession to do no harm to patients. Learn about the history, text, and significance of the oath, as well as the life and works of Hippocrates.

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   Jul 30, 2023 · Learn about the history, principles, and components of the Hippocratic Oath, the ancient pledge of medical ethics. Discover how the principle of non-maleficence, or first do no harm, guides medical professionals worldwide.

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   Oct 20, 2019 · Learn the origin and history of the popular medical ethics phrase 'first do no harm', which is not part of the ancient Greek Hippocratic oath. Find out how the oath and the phrase are related and how they are used in modern medicine.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe Physician's Oath: Historical Perspectives - PMC

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   Of note is that, in the modern version of the oath, there is no prohibition against abortion; there is no promise by the physician to “do no harm” or never give a “lethal medicine” as in the original Hippocratic Oath.

9. www.livescience.com › 62515-hippocratesWhat is the 'Hippocratic oath,' and who was Hippocrates?

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   Apr 27, 2023 · The Hippocratic oath is a pledge of medical ethics attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. It includes the phrase "do no harm" and other principles of medical practice, but it is not a legal document or a guarantee of quality care.