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The Hippocratic Oath and the Ethics of Medicine

The Hippocratic Oath and the Ethics of Medicine
Author: Steven H. Miles
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0195188209

This engaging book examines what the Hippocratic Oath meant to Greek physicians 2400 years ago and reflects on its relevance to medical ethics today. Download The Hippocratic Oath and the Ethics of Medicine from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. Drawing on the writings of ancient physicians, Greek playwrights, and modern scholars, each chapter explores one of its passages and concludes with a modern case discussion. The Oath proposes principles governing the relationship between the physician and society and patients. It rules out the use of poison and a hazardous abortive technique. It defines integrity and discretion in physicians' speech. The ancient Greek medical works written during the same period as the Oath reveal that Greek physicians understood that they had a duty to avoid medical errors and learn from bad outcomes. These Search and find a lot of medical books in many category availabe for free download. The Hippocratic Oath and the Ethics of Medicine medical books pdf for free. Drawing on the writings of ancient physicians, Greek playwrights, and modern scholars, each chapter explores one of its passages and concludes with a modern case discussion. The Oath proposes principles governing the relationship between the physician and society and patients. It rules out the use of poison and a hazardous abortive technique. It defines integrity and discretion in physicians' speech These



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