Medical creeds

Mankind has always recorded its spiritual philosophies in creeds. It is only natural that the spiritual philosophies of medicine would be documented in this traditional manner.

I believe
A noble statement of belief for anyone in the medical profession.

The Nightingale Pledge
The standard pledge for nurses.

The Oath of Hippocrates
A c.1995 version which recognizes one God.

The Oath of Hippocrates
A c.1910 version which adheres more closely to the original translation, which in its opening statement swears by multiple dieties.

The Law of Hippocrates
More thoughts on medicine from the author of the famous Oath of Hippocrates.

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