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[The hippocratic oath: a blind veneration?]

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  • 1Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Medicina, Santiago.

Boletin De La Oficina Sanitaria Panamericana. Pan American Sanitary Bureau
|August 1, 1993
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The Hippocratic Oath

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • History of Medicine
  • Philosophy of Medicine

Context:

  • Modern medical practice faces questions about the relevance of the Hippocratic Oath.
  • Some view its continued use as mere adherence to tradition.
  • A superficial analysis may overlook its ethical depth.

Purpose:

  • To critically examine the Hippocratic Oath.
  • To identify its core ethical content.
  • To assess its contemporary relevance for physicians.

Summary:

  • The Hippocratic Oath's ethical substance remains valuable despite its historical style.
  • Its core values offer guidance for modern medical professionals.
  • Re-evaluating the oath reveals enduring ethical principles.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for understanding the enduring ethical principles in medicine.
  • Encourages a deeper appreciation of the Hippocratic Oath's ethical significance.
  • Supports the integration of historical ethical tenets into contemporary medical practice.

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