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Hippocratic oath
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Hippocratic oath
an oath taken by a doctor to observe a code of medical ethics supposedly derived from that of Hippocrates (?460--?337), Greek physician commonly regarded as the father of medicine
Hippocratic oath
ethical code of medicine. [Western Culture: EB, 11: 827]
See : Medicine
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However, my Hypocratic oath (an oath all doctors take) commits me to preserving the sanctity of life.
Dear Miriam: Why the law should allow assisted suicide; HEALTH by The Mirror (London, England)
Except for national politicians who take a Hypocratic Oath upon election to office.
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Paula is also a doctor - you know, hypocratic oath, pledged to save life not to take it and all that nonsense - so she'll know exactly which part of Lawal's head needs to be hit hardest to do the most damage.
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