This short work examines what the Hippocratic Oath said to Greek physicians 2400 years ago and reflects on its relevance to medical ethics today. Drawing on the writings of ancient physicians, Greek playwrights, and modern scholars, each chapter explores one passage of the Oath and concludes with a modern case discussion. This book is for anyone who loves medicine and is concerned about the ethics and history of the profession.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- 1: Grand rounds
- Part I: Physician, who are you?
- 2: Creators
- 3: Teachers
- 4: Learners
- Part II: To what are physicians committed?
- 5: The health of the public
- 6: Deadly drugs
- 7: Abortion
- 8: Integrity
- 9: Errors
- 10: Consent and truth-telling
- 11: Exploiting patients
- 12: Discretion in speech
- Part III: In what way are physicians accountable?
- 13: A trustworthy profession
- Afterword: The Oath for our time
- Appendix A: Time line
- Appendix B: The Oath as a curricular outline for medical ethics
