Hippocratic Oath

Abstract: This 3-page paper discusses whether or not the Hippocratic Oath encourages medical paternalism or patient autonomy; it finds that the Oath does encourage paternalism and suggests a way to begin revising it to encourage patient autonomy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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