I solemnly promise, as a physician, to practice my profession to the best of my ability. I will use my knowledge and skills to aid in the prevention and treatment of medical diseases.
I will help my patients understand the causes of their disease, treatment process and prognosis. I will encourage my patients to participate in decisions relating to their health.
I will endeavor to alleviate my patients’ fears, and recognize that an important part of treatment is to listen with kindness and understanding.
I will treat my patients with dignity and will give to them the respect and privacy I would hope to receive if I were ill. I will keep their trust and preserve their confidentiality.
I will respect the wisdom of my teachers and will share my knowledge with others. I will strive to develop my medical skills.
I will be humble enough to seek assistance when my treatment seems less than effective. I will cooperate with all others involved in the care of my patients, remembering that the welfare of the patient comes first.
I will practice medicine for the benefit of my community, for I see my ability to be a good physician as a gift to be shared with humanity.