GALEN'S OATH
I swear, in the presence of the Masters of the Faculty and
my classmates:
To honour those who educated me in the precepts of my art
and to show them my gratitude by remaining faithful to their teaching.
To exercise, in the interest of public health, my
profession with consciousness and to respect not only the legislation in
effect, but also the rules of honour, probity and disinterestedness.
To never forget my responsibility and duties towards the
sick person and his human dignity; in no case, I shall consent to use my
knowledge and my status for corrupt mores and favour criminal acts.
That men grant me their esteem if I am faithful to my
promises. May I be covered with opprobrium and despised by my colleagues if I
don't.
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