Declaration of Geneva 1983
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17.A
DECLARATION OF GENEVA
Adopted by the 2nd Generat Assembly of the
Wond Medical Association, Geneva, SWitzenand, September 1948
and amended by the 22nd Wond MedicaJ Assembly
Sydney, AustraUa, August 1968
and the 35th World Medical Assembly,
Venice, Italy. October 1983
AT THE TIME OF BEING ADMITIED AS A MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL
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 MY PATIENT will be my first consideration;
I WILL RESPECT the secrets which are confided in me, even after the patient
has died;
has died;
I WILL MAINTAIN by aU the means in my power, the honor and the noble
traditions of the medical profession;
MY COLLEAGUES will be my brothers;
I WILL NOT PERMIT considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics
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 medica! knowledge contrary to the laws of
humanity;
I MAKE THESE PROMISES solemnly, freely and upon my honor.