I swear by Apollo the physician, and Aesculapius, and  health, and all heal, and all the gods and goddesses.

That, according to my ability and judgment, I will keep this Oath and this stipulation - to reckon him who taught me this Art equally dear to me as my parents, to share my substance with him, and relieve his necessities if required;

To look upon his offspring in the same footing as my own brothers, and to teach them this Art, if they shall wish to learn it, without fee or stipulation. 

And that by precept, lecture, and every other mode of instruction, I will impart a knowledge of the Art to my own sons, and those to my teachers, and to discipline bound by a stipulation and oath according to the law of

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I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgement, I consider of the benefit of my 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 a pessary to produce abortion.

With purity and with holiness I will pass my life and practice my Art.

I will not cut persons labouring under the stone, but will leave this to be done by men who are practitioners of this work.

Into whatever houses I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of the sick, and will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief and corruption; and further from the seduction of females or males, of freedom and slaves.

Whatever, in connection with may professional practice or not in connection with it, I see or hear, in the life of men, which 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 it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the Art, respected by all men, in all times: But should I trespass and violate this Oath, may the reverse be my lot.

The foregoing Oath of Hippocrates have always been the foundation of all ethical relations in the practice of the art of healing.