Quick Fact: Hippocratic Oath (and Dr. Carm)

Hippocratic Oath [Dr. Carm Comments]

I do solemnly vow, to that which I value and hold most dear:

That I will honor the Profession of Medicine, be just and generous to its members, and help sustain them in their service to humanity;  

[If they are nice to Dr. Carm, Dr. Carm will be nice to them]

That just as I have learned from those who preceded me, so will I instruct those who follow me in the science and the art of medicine;

 [Hence, the blog, because Dr. Carm is just that smart!]

That I will recognize the limits of my knowledge and pursue lifelong learning to better care for the sick and to prevent illness;  

[Hmm, Dr. Carm learned everything already so it can be scratched off the list]

That I will seek the counsel of others when they are more expert so as to fulfill my obligation to those who are entrusted to my care;  

[Ha ha ha ha!!! Dr. Carm believes this is vice versa]

That I will not withdraw from my patients in their time of need; 

[Unless Dr. Carm is in the middle of a show or a good book or sleep or eating or daydreaming or....]

That I will lead my life and practice my art with integrity and honor, using my power wisely;

[Dr. Carm always uses her power wisely]

That whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of my patients that is not fitting to be spoken, I will keep in confidence;  

[Of course Dr. Carm cannot be bought....but she can be rented if the price is right!]

That into whatever house I shall enter, it shall be for the good of the sick;  

[Who makes house calls anymore??? That's what the Internet is for!]

That I will maintain this sacred trust, holding myself far aloof from wrong, from corrupting, from the tempting of others to vice;  

[Dr. Carm is always above the rest]

That above all else I will serve the highest interests of my patients through the practice of my science and my art;  

[Art? Does this mean Dr. Carm can draw funny mustaches on the patients with Sharpies while they are sleeping or in surgery?!?!?!]

That I will be an advocate for patients in need and strive for justice in the care of the sick. 

[Again, if they are nice to Dr. Carm, Dr. Carm will be nice to them]

I now turn to my calling, promising to preserve its finest traditions, with the reward of a long experience in the joy of healing.  

[Traditions? How do people feel about leeches? They do have their benefits though...]

I make this vow freely and upon my honor.

[If every doctor takes this oath, is it really freely? Hey! Dr. Carm is now a philosopher!]

Related Postings:Sneeze Record
Best Medical Schools
Mammograms
Medical Professions