The Hippocratic Oath is a Greek medical text that requires new doctors to swear to uphold ethical standards. It is one of the most well-known Greek medical texts.
What does the oath include?
- The oath includes promises to uphold the health and well-being of patients
- To respect the dignity and autonomy of patients
- To respect the confidentiality of patients
- To provide care in accordance with good medical practice
- To share medical knowledge for the benefit of patients
- To not use medical knowledge to violate human rights
- To treat patients with compassion and integrity
- To minimize suffering when a cure is not possible
I hear by take the Oath & try to practice it to the best of my ability.
Dr Ashish Goyal
