The Hippocratic Oath
I just read the Hippocratic Oath for doctors. I have been intrigued by the two parts oath: to do no harm, and to keep abreast of the modern medical practices.
From the many essays and articles written on medical practices at US, ie, the MDs continue to treat patients using expensive medicine and procedures and yet do not result in longer life for the patients.
There are many modern effective cures, and yet, they stick to the old protocol which are dangerous and toxic to the patients: like open heart surgery, chemo therapy, radiation.
The review of such oath is in order, I think...
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