THE WORD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION: DECLARATION OF GENEVE

 Physician’s oath

At the time of being admitted as a member of the medical profession :

I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to service of humanity;

I will give to my teacher the respect and gratitude which in their due;

I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity; the health of my patient will be my first consideration ;

I will maintain by all means in my power, the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession; my colleagues will be my brothers;

I will not permit consideration of my religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient;

I will maintain the utmost respect for human life from the time of conception, even under threat, I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity;

I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honor

(Adopted by General Assembly of the WMA, Geneve, September 1948 and amended by the 22^nd World Medical Assembly, Sndney, August 1968