Declaration of Geneva!

Declaration of Geneva Amended by the World Medical Association, September 1994, and by the University of Liverpool’s Faculty of Medicine, January 1995. 

“At the time of being admitted as a Member of my 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 those in my care will be my first consideration; I will respect the secrets that are confided in me, even after a patient has died; I will maintain by all means in my power, the honour and the noble traditions of my profession; My colleagues will be my sisters and brothers; I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient; I will maintain the utmost respect for human life from its beginning, even under threat, and I will not use my specialist knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity; I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honour.”