Basically to swear upon a number of healing gods.
The historic oath is called the Hippocratic Oath. It is a traditional code of ethics attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates and is considered a foundation of medical ethics and conduct.
It serves as a foundation for other similar oaths and laws that define medical practice. Such oaths are takes today by students entering the medical profession
In 1943, when university students were required to sign an oath of loyalty to the occupying forces, over eighty-five percent refused to sign and thousands rushed into hiding.
Medical doctors still take the Hippocratic oath that they will practice honestly, and they use many of the same kinds of instruments as Hippocrates and other Greek doctors did
Well yes, kinda. There is no law that requires medical student to take the oath upon graduation, Although About 98% of American med. student take an oath of some form. In contrast only about 50% of British students do.
what is the name acient greek oath which is still followed by doctors today
Hippocrates A Greek physician from 5th century BC. Iconic for the "Hippocratic Oath" which is often recited by medical professionals.
The Hippocratic Oath, means to do no harm. Attributed to a Greek in the 5th century BCA.
The Hippocratic oath or ethical code is attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. This was adopted as a guide to conduct by medical professionals throughout the ages and still used in the graduation ceremonies of many medical schools today. Very little is known of the life of Hippocrates or indeed, if he was the only practitioner of the time using this name. The Hippocratic Collection (Corpus Hippocraticum), survived until modern times. In addition to containing information on medical matters, the collection contained a code of principles for the teachers of medicine and for their students. This code, or at least a fragment of it, has been handed down in various versions through generations of physicians as the Hippocratic oath. The oath itself dictates the obligations of a physician to students of medicine and the duties of pupils to teacher. In the oath, the physician pledges to prescribe only beneficial treatments, according to his/her abilities and judgment, to refrain from causing harm or hurt, and to live an exemplary personal and professional way of life.
The hippocratic oath is a medical advance because it forces doctors to pledge not to do harm to their patients.
The hippocratic oath is a medical advance because it forces doctors to pledge not to do harm to their patients.