THE HIPPOCRATHIC OATH

THE MODIFIED HIPPOCRATIC OATH

I solemnly pledge:

1.   To consecrate my life to the service of humanity;

2.   I WILL GIVE to my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due.

3.    I WILL PRACTICE my profession with conscience and dignity;

4.   THE HEALTH OF MY PATIENT will be my first consideration;

5.   I WILL RESPECT the secrets which are confided in me even after the patient has died;

6.   I WILL MAINTAIN by all means in my power, the honour and the noble traditions of the medical profession;

7.     MY COLLEAGUES will be my sisters and brothers;

8.    I WILL NOT PERMIT considerations of (prangs-desc) age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient.

9.   I WILL MAINTAIN the utmost respect for human life;

10.                I WILL NOT  use my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties even under threat;

11.                I MAKE THESE PROMISES solemnly, freely and upon my honour.