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Source: CSEP Library
Date Approved: August 1968
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Declaration of Geneva

Declaration of Geneva
Medical Vow

Adopted by the General Assembly of The World Medical Association at Geneva, Switzerland, September, 1948

Amended by the 22 World Medical Assembly, Sydney, Australia, August 1968

At the Time of Being Admitted as a Member of the Medical Profession:

I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of humanity.

I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due;

I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity;

The health of my patient will be my first consideration;

I will respect the secrets which are confided in me; even after the patient has died.

I will maintain by all the means in my power, the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession;

My colleagues will be my brothers;

I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient;

I will maintain the utmost respect for human life, from the time of conception; even under threat, I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity.

I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honor.

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