Now being admitted to the profession of Medicine I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity I will give respect and gratitude to my deserving teachers I will practice medicine with conscience and dignity The health of my patients will be my first consideration I will hold in confidence all that my patients confide in me I will maintain by all the means in my powers the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession My colleagues will be my brothers I will not permit considerations of race, religion, nationality, party politics and social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient I will maintain the utmost respect of human life from its inception Even under threat, I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity These promises I make, solemnly, freely, and upon my honor |