and creator ofman inHis own image, that according to
the ability and judgment given to me by Jesus Christ His
Son through the Holy Spirit, I will keep this Oath and its
stipulation. I will reckon him who taught me this Art
dear to me. By precept, lecture, and every other mode
of instruction, I will impart a knowledge of the Art of
Medicine, entreating my pupils by word and example to
practice medicine bound by this oath and its stipulation.
I will only practice medicine commensurate with my skill
and training, and will seek to continue to improve my
knowledge and skills to best serve my patients.
I will follow that system of regimen which, according to
the ability and judgment granted to me, I consider for
the benefit ofmy patients, and abstain from whatever is
deleterious and mischievous. I will give no deadly
medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such
counsel; and in like manner I will not give to a woman
prescriptions or treatments which produce an abortion,
save for the life of the mother.
With purity and with holiness according to the Holy
Scriptures I will order my life and practice my Art into
whatever circumstance I enter or wherever I encounter
those seeking my care, I will go for the benefit of the
sick, and I will abstain from every voluntary act of
mischief and corruption; and, even further from the
seduction of either females or males.
I will always seek to promote a reverence for the
Creator of Life in the lives of my patients, prescribing
for them the need to love God in all circumstances and
to obey His ordinances and commandments.Whatever,
inside or apart from connection with my professional
practice, I see or hear in the life of men that ought not to
be spoken of abroad, I will not divulge, as reckoning
that all such should be kept secret.
While I continue to keep this Oath unviolated, may the
Lord God grant me the power to enjoy life and to
practice this Art respected by all men, in all times. But
should I trespass and violate this Oath, may the
converse be my lot.
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