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Monday, April 26, 2010

KY: It's very hard to find a doctor to do abortions....maybe they are remembering their Hippocratic Oath



The Hippocratic Oath (Modern Version) I SWEAR in the presence of the Almighty and before my family, my teachers and my peers that according to my ability and judgment I will keep this Oath and Stipulation. TO RECKON all who have taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents and in the same spirit and dedication to impart a knowledge of the art of medicine to others. I will continue with diligence to keep abreast of advances in medicine. I will treat without exception all who seek my ministrations, so long as the treatment of others is not compromised thereby, and I will seek the counsel of particularly skilled physicians where indicated for the benefit of my patient. I WILL FOLLOW that method of treatment which according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patient and abstain from whatever is harmful or mischievous.  

I will neither prescribe nor administer a lethal dose of medicine to any patient even if asked nor counsel any such thing nor perform the utmost respect for every human life from fertilization to natural death and reject abortion that deliberately takes a unique human life.

WITH PURITY, HOLINESS AND BENEFICENCE I will pass my life and practice my art. Except for the prudent correction of an imminent danger, I will neither treat any patient nor carry out any research on any human being without the valid informed consent of the subject or the appropriate legal protector thereof, understanding that research must have as its purpose the furtherance of the health of that individual. Into whatever patient setting I enter, I will go for the benefit of the sick and will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief or corruption and further from the seduction of any patient. WHATEVER IN CONNECTION with my professional practice or not in connection with it I may see or hear in the lives of my patients which ought not be spoken abroad, I will not divulge, reckoning that all such should be kept secret. WHILE I CONTINUE to keep this Oath unviolated may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art and science of medicine with the blessing of the Almighty and respected by my peers and society, but should I trespass and violate this Oath, may the reverse by my lot.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Maybe they are remembering their Hippocratic Oath?"

What you've got here Susie isn't the Hippocratic Oath they took.I got suspicious with the words "Almighty" and looked it up. The Modern Hippocratic Oath says nothing about being guided by the Almighty ( although the original did note various gods and goddesses!). And it says nothing about abortion.

The Oath you have here is one that was written by pro-lifers. It is not the oath that doctors take.

Susie Allen said...

I hope it does not offend you that the Modern Version uses the G word as in I must not play You Kow Who G--.
The classic version is quite specific on the issue of abortion so I note you don't have any comment.
Thanks

Anonymous said...

Funny, but no Susie, the inclusion of "not play at God" certainly does not offend me. It's just a saying really and quite different than your prolife version which makes it sound like doctors must "swear in the presence of the Almighty".

The original oath did mention abortion, but that was because abortion was illegal and unsafe. It also mentioned various gods and goddesses. These past dieties have been removed from the text, along with other items (including abortion), to reflect societal changes and scientific advancements.

Regardless, your suggestion that "I don't have any comment" is wrong. My comment was that what you presented as the modern oath that doctors take is actually NOT the oath. What you have presented here is a pro-life version of the Hippocratic oath.

Anonymous said...

Abortion is still pretty unsafe for the baby. Why are most doctors not willing to do abortions. I would say it is because they are pro life and they know that first do no harm.

Anonymous said...

Do we really know that "most doctors are UNWILLING to do abortions"?It could very well be a case that they choose to do something different. Maybe it's not as lucrative as some pro lifers claim. And it can't be pleasant to have to deal with the demonstrators at your workplace. Or face being attacked or killed for your career. I can think of many reasons other than being "pro life" for it being hard to find a doctor to do abortions.

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