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The Hippocratic Oath: Analysis and Contemporary Meaning.

Authors :
Sioutis, Spyros
Reppas, Lampros
Bekos, Achilles
Limneos, Pantelis
Saranteas, Theodosis
Mavrogenis, Andreas F.
Source :
Orthopedics; 2021, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p264-272, 9p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The Hippocratic oath is traditionally taken by medical school graduates at the time of their graduation, either in its original form or in a modern variation. It is considered the earliest expression of medical ethics, establishing principles of ethics that remain of paramount significance today. However, it was written in antiquity, whereas medicine has been constantly evolving. This article reviews, analyzes, and interprets each section of the oath to determine to what extent it remains relevant to contemporary medicine. [Orthopedics. 2021;44(5):264-272.]. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01477447
Volume :
44
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Orthopedics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
152745689
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20210819-08