Posted by Jonathan on January 22, 1998 at 16:20:18:
In Reply to: Re: Topic One - Hippocratic Oath posted by Marilyn Lawrence on January 22, 1998 at 16:17:45:
: : : : Question - The Hippocratic Oath has been used for centuries by physicians and some portions of it adopted by other health care professions. How has it changed over the years?
: : : I think that the oaths have changed more in the physicians own moral values. ie abortion, euthanasia, sex with patients. Everyone has their own feelings about these sensitive issues and sometimes I think the morals have changed and the oaths have changed to accomidate this.
: : I agree with you, Marilyn. The morals of our culture has certianily changed.
: Jonathan, do you think this is a bad thing or just "the way it is"? I'm a little undecided.
I don't think it is a bad thing. The changing of cultures are as routine as the changing of our professional careers. It just is expected to happen.