The History of the Hippocratic Oath: Outdated, Inauthentic, and Yet Still Relevant
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Type
Journal Article
Author
Raphael Hulkower
URL
http://ojs.library.einstein.yu.edu/index.php/EJBM/article/view/42
Rights
Copyright (c) 2015 Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine
Volume
25
Issue
1
Pages
41-44
Publication
Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine
ISSN
1559-5498
Date
2016/03/02
DOI
10.23861/EJBM20102542
Accessed
2019-12-09 19:56:28
Library Catalog
ojs.library.einstein.yu.edu
Language
en
Abstract
Nearly all medical schools incorporate some form of professional medical oath into their graduation ceremo- nies. The oldest and most popular of these oaths is the Hippocratic Oath, composed more than 2,400 years ago. In modern times, especially during the twentieth century, the Hippocratic Oath has had its content changed and its authorship challenged. This article discusses the history of the Hippocratic Oath from its traditional form to its modern adaptations. Additionally, this article seeks to explain the Hippocratic Oath’s endurance despite these challenges, based upon the historical importance of Hippocrates and the Hippocratic tradition in Western medicine.
Short Title
The History of the Hippocratic Oath