The classical version of the oath has limited applicability to modern physicians, according to a 1993 study by Robert Ro, M.D. and Norman Pang, M.D.
They surveyed 157 deans of schools of medicine in Canada and the United States regarding the use of the Hippocratic Oath. Their findings:
98% of schools administered some form of the Oath.
Only one medical school used the original Hippocratic Oath.
68 schools used versions of the original Hippocratic Oath.
100% of current Oaths pledge a commitment to patients.
Only 43% vow to be accountable for their actions.
14% include a prohibition against euthanasia.
11% invoke a deity.
8% prohibit abortion.
Only 3% prohibit sexual contact with patients
14% include a prohibition against euthanasia.
11% invoke a deity.
8% prohibit abortion.
Only 3% prohibit sexual contact with patients
If these are the best and the brightest among us, God help us.
I am personally acquainted with 3 physicians who attended the same church before we moved. One is now retired himself and I see him from time to time. I believe that all three of those fine men would be greatly disappointed if they are aware of those statistics.