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To: nickcarraway
THE OATH OF HIPPOCRATES

(translated from the Greek)

(excerpted for posting purposes)

"I will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgement.

"I will keep the sick from harm and INJUSTICE.

"Whatever house I may visit, I will come for the benefit of the sick, remaining free of all intentional INJUSTICE and all mischief.

"In purity and holiness, I will guard my life and my art.

"If I fulfill this oath and do not violate it, may it be granted to me to enjoy my life and my art, being honored with fame among men for all time to come.

"If I transgress it and swear falsely, may the opposite of all this be my lot".

Of course, many physicians and surgeons now use the "Modern Hippocrates Oath" which is a mealy-mouthed, washed-down version making a lot of sound and fury, and signifying little.

Leni

20 posted on 10/22/2003 4:10:03 PM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: MinuteGal
This is an important statement by a respected group of physicians.

God is working in this.
28 posted on 10/22/2003 4:46:23 PM PDT by AFPhys (((PRAYING for: President Bush & advisors, troops & families, Americans)))
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