The Hippocratic Oath

Now being admitted to the profession of medicine, I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity.

I will give my respect and gratitude to my deserving teachers and in my turn, I will teach and I will study.

I will practice medicine with conscience and dignity.

The health and life of my patients will be my first consideration.

I will hold in confidence all that my patient confides in me.

I will maintain the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession.

I will not permit consideration of race, religion, nationality, ideology, or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient.

I will maintain the utmost respect for human life. Even under threat, I will not use my knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity.

These promises I make freely and upon my honor.