A lot of people were very disappointed with the behavior of doctors during the Covid period. But they shouldn’t have been, because doctors, like a lot of things in Clown World, are still coasting undeserved on the past.
This is what most people imagine doctors vow in taking the Hippocratic Oath.
Those taking the “original” Hippocratic Oath promise to:
- respect and support their teachers
- share medical knowledge with others who are interested
- use their knowledge of medicine and diet to help patients
- avoid harming patients, including providing no “deadly medicine” even if requested to do so
- not provide a “remedy” that causes an abortion
- seek help from other physicians (such as a surgeon) when necessary
- avoid “mischief,” “injustice,” and “sexual relations” during visits to patients’ homes
- keep patient information confidential.
In reality, less than 2 percent of doctors take that oath. Many never take any oath at all. So manage your expectations accordingly.