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Oath of A Doctor
Oath of A Doctor
Oath of A Doctor
the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath and agreement: 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. I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion. But I will preserve the purity of my life and my arts.
according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice. I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody if asked for it, nor will I make a suggestion to this effect. In purity and holiness I will guard my life and my art. I will not use the knife, not even on sufferers from stone, but will withdraw in favor of such men as are engaged in this work. Whatever houses I may visit, I will come for the benefit of the sick, remaining free of all intentional injustice, of all mischief and in particular of sexual relations with both female and male persons, be they free or slaves.
If I fulfill this oath and do not violate it, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and art, being honoured with fame among all men for all time to come; if I transgress it and swear falsely, may the opposite of all this be my lot.
The wisdom to comfort and counsel all our patients towards well being, peace and harmony regardless of their social status, race and religion.
The ability to understand that our profession is sacred, dealing with your most precious gifts of life and intellect.
We promise to devote our lives in serving Mankind, poor or rich, literate or illiterate, irrespective of race and religion with patience and tolerance, with virtue and reverence, with knowledge and vigilance, and with Your love in our hearts.
interests
Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity Treat patients politely and considerately Respect patients' right to confidentiality
Work in partnership with patients Listen to patients and
respond to their concerns and preferences Give patients the information they want or need in a way they can understand
their treatment and care Support patients in caring for themselves to improve and maintain their health Be honest and open and act with integrity Act without delay if you have good reason to believe that you or a colleague may be putting patients at risk Never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues Never abuse your patients' trust in you or the public's trust in the profession.
1971, the Council may, in the exercise of its disciplinary jurisdiction, impose any of the following punishments: i. order the name of such registered person to be struck off from the Register; or ii. order the name of such registered person to be suspended from the Register for such period as it may think fit; or iii. order the registered person to be reprimanded