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08-02-2008, 08:18 PM | #1 |
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| Hipocratic Oath Just in case anyone was wondering what it really is.... Original, translated from Greek.[1] “ I swear by Apollo, Asclepius, Hygieia, and Panacea, and I take to witness all the gods, all the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath. To consider dear to me, as my parents, him who taught me this art; to live in common with him and, if necessary, to share my goods with him; To look upon his children as my own brothers, to teach them this art. I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone. To please no one will I prescribe a deadly drug nor give advice which may cause his death.
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08-03-2008, 06:06 AM | #2 |
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| Hmm, you got me wondering since I can't imagine modern doctors taking that oath today. After looking around a bit it appears that very few take the original oath although all take some form of oath. There is a "modern version" of the hippocratic oath floating around although AMA says it did not originate from them. I'm not sure why the 'never do harm to anyone' is in bold (although we all sure hope that's how doctors feel), but in the modern version that isn't even included. Can anyone in the medical profession clear this up? Here is a link to the so called modern version- NOVA Online | Survivor M.D. | The Hippocratic Oath—Modern Version I have no idea if it is used or not though.
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08-03-2008, 06:17 AM | #3 |
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| Modern relevance according to Wikipedia..... Several parts of the oath have been removed or re-shaped over the years in various countries, schools, and societies as the social, religious, and political importance of medicine has changed. Most schools administer some form of oath, but the great majority no longer use the ancient version, which forbade general practitioners from surgery, abortion, and euthanasia. Also missing from the ancient Oath and from many modern versions are the complex ethical issues that face the modern physician. It has been suggested that a similar oath should be undertaken by scientists, a Hippocratic Oath for Scientists. Changed portions of the oath: To teach medicine to the sons of my teacher. In the past, medical schools would give preferential consideration to the children of physicians. Some still do. To practice and prescribe to the best of my ability for the good of my patients, and to try to avoid harming them. This beneficial intention is the purpose of the physician. However, this item is still invoked in the modern discussions of euthanasia. Never to do deliberate harm to anyone for anyone else's interest. Physician organizations in most countries have strongly denounced physician participation in legal executions. However, in a small number of cases, most notably Oregon[3] and the Netherlands[4], a doctor can perform euthanasia, by both his and the patient's consent. To avoid violating the morals of my community. Many licensing agencies will revoke a physician's license for offending the morals of the community ("moral turpitude"). To avoid attempting to do things that other specialists can do better. The "stones" referred to are kidney stones or bladder stones, removal of which was judged too menial for physicians, and therefore was left for barbers (the forerunners of modern surgeons). Surgery was not recognized as a specialty at that time. This sentence is now interpreted as acknowledging that it is impossible for any single physician to maintain expertise in all areas. It also highlights the different historical origins of the surgeon and the physician. To keep the good of the patient as the highest priority. There may be other conflicting 'good purposes,' such as community welfare, conserving economic resources, supporting the criminal justice system, or simply making money for the physician or his employer that provide recurring challenges to physicians.
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08-03-2008, 06:37 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I was always under the impression that the 'Hypocritical' Oath meant "Make as much money as I can in as little time as possible".... Next Patient please !" |
08-03-2008, 06:57 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | ps...can I ask why we would be wondering about this ? |
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