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Hippocratic oath [ˌhɪpəʊˈkrætɪk] n
(Medicine) an oath taken by a doctor to observe a code of medical ethics supposedly derived from that of Hippocrates (?460-?337), Greek physician commonly regarded as the father of medicine ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations Hippocratic oath n → hippokratischer Eid, Eid m → des Hippokrates How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``I intend to hold Kaiser accountable for violating state law, breaching its commitment to its patients, shirking its obligations under the Hippocratic oath and, perhaps more importantly, offending principles of common decency. They adhere to the Hippocratic oath and have for the most part a romantic notion of medical practice. Aubrey Ellen Shomo, a 22-year-old transgender woman, made The Hippocratic Oath, a film about abuse in psychiatric wards. |
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