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    Hippocratic Oath

    I'm wondering what exactly is the wording of the Hippocratic Oath that doctors take. According to a book we got in Humanities about the history of philosophy (Sophie's World) it's this:

    I will follow that system or regimen which, according to my ability and judgement, I consider to be for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deletrious and mischievous. I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked nor suggest any such counsel, and in like manner I will not give to a woman the means to produce an abortion. Whenever I go into a house, I will go fro the benefit of the sick and will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief and corruption, and further, from the seduction of females or males, whether freemen of slaves. Whatever, in connection with my professional practice, I see or hear which ought not to be spoken abroad, I will keep secret. So long as I continue to carry out this oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art, respected by all men in all times, but should I violate this oath, may the reverse be my lot.


    (the bolded part is what makes me think they must use a different version)
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    Probably since it was written back in ancient Greece about a bazillion years ago there have been numerous renditions of the oath. Check out this website for a modern day survey.

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    http://www.imagerynet.com/hippo.ama.html


    1. In 1993, 98% of schools administered some form of the Oath.

    2. In 1928, only 26% of schools administered some form of the Oath.

    3. Only 1 school used the original Hippocratic Oath.

    4. 68 schools used versions of the original Hippocratic Oath.

    5. 100% of current Oaths pledge a commitment to patients.

    6. Only 43% vow to be accountable for their actions.

    7. 14% include a prohibition against euthanasia.

    8. Only 11% invoke a diety.

    9. 8% prohibit abortion.

    10. Only 3% prohibit sexual contact with patients.

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    • #3
      Skywalker has become another dogmatic idiot who uses bible and books alike to create fundamental 'facts' which should be obeyed.

      Down he goes to ignore.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Harry Tuttle
        10. Only 3% prohibit sexual contact with patients.
        The enemy cannot push a button if you disable his hand.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by VJ
          Skywalker has become another dogmatic idiot who uses bible and books alike to create fundamental 'facts' which should be obeyed.

          Down he goes to ignore.

          Tell me what part of his post cause your hissy fit?
          Which side are we on? We're on the side of the demons, Chief. We are evil men in the gardens of paradise, sent by the forces of death to spread devastation and destruction wherever we go. I'm surprised you didn't know that. --Saul Tigh

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          • #6
            Methinks VJ read a little too quickly.

            Read it again, man.

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            • #7
              Everyone is so eager to be outraged here, that they don't even read the posts anymore.
              Which side are we on? We're on the side of the demons, Chief. We are evil men in the gardens of paradise, sent by the forces of death to spread devastation and destruction wherever we go. I'm surprised you didn't know that. --Saul Tigh

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              • #8
                VJ, by placing skywalker on ignore, obviously wishes for a facist regime to take control of what people think and say at all times, and as such has also pledged to aid in the destruction of the environment, books on tape, and Canada.

                Down he goes to ignore!
                "I predict your ignore will rival Ben's" - Ecofarm
                ^ The Poly equivalent of:
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                • #9
                  abortions were probably very common back in acient times- though under what philosophy hipocrates saw abrotion as wrong for a doctor to aide would be nice to know.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by VJ
                    Skywalker has become another dogmatic idiot who uses bible and books alike to create fundamental 'facts' which should be obeyed.

                    Down he goes to ignore.
                    That's pretty amusing, since skywalker is an atheist.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Boris Godunov


                      That's pretty amusing, since skywalker is an atheist.
                      He will put you on ignore too for being the anti-gay activist that you are.
                      Which side are we on? We're on the side of the demons, Chief. We are evil men in the gardens of paradise, sent by the forces of death to spread devastation and destruction wherever we go. I'm surprised you didn't know that. --Saul Tigh

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Sprayber
                        Everyone is so eager to be outraged here, that they don't even read the posts anymore.
                        Yeah why wasting time with reading, let´s simply call everyone fascist
                        Blah

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Sprayber
                          Everyone is so eager to be outraged here, that they don't even read the posts anymore.
                          How dare you suggest such a thing, swine.
                          Tutto nel mondo è burla

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Boris Godunov


                            How dare you suggest such a thing, swine.
                            I must have outraged you. Don't put me on ignore..
                            Which side are we on? We're on the side of the demons, Chief. We are evil men in the gardens of paradise, sent by the forces of death to spread devastation and destruction wherever we go. I'm surprised you didn't know that. --Saul Tigh

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Sprayber
                              He will put you on ignore too for being the anti-gay activist that you are.
                              Damn queers, always trying to suck my ****.
                              Tutto nel mondo è burla

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