Hippocratic oath
Example Sentences
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Doctors take a Hippocratic oath to do good, not harm, and put their patients first.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Doctors are bound by the Hippocratic oath to place patient welfare first, protect confidentiality, and avoid harm.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
"I have said it before and I'll say it again: I am not a poisoner... I have always upheld the Hippocratic oath," he stated.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
Please, empower OBs to apply their medical expertise and honor their Hippocratic oath.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
On the day I swore to uphold the Hippocratic oath, the small hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I waited for lightning to strike.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
