Sunday, August 31, 2008

Where is Wolf now?

As I enter the medical profession
I will remember that I am a member of a larger community
with responsibilities to the sick and well
I will respect and be ever grateful to my teachers who have planted the seeds of knowledge
Which I shall nurture forever
I will not be ashamed to say "I know not"
And to ask for assistance when the skills of another are needed
My colleagues will be my brothers and sisters
And I will not permit consideration of religion, nationality, race, politics or social standing to
intervene in my duty and interaction with patients or colleagues
I will respect the privacy of my patients
For their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know
I will remember that medicine are multifaceted disiplines
Combining art and science, with the aim of preventing disease when possible, treating when
necessary, and above all, expressing genuine warmth, compassion, empathy and understanding to patients and families
I will maintain the honor and noble traditions of the medical profession
And strive to be a person of goodwill, high moral character and impeccable conduct
I will remember that in order to properly care for my patients
I must also take care of myself, both body and spirit
If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art
Respected while I live, and remembered with affection hereafter
I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honor
Here am I, ready for my vocation, and now I turn unto my calling
-Don't ask why-

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