The Hippocratic Oath and the ethics of medicine / Steven H. Miles.
This short work examines what the Hippocratic Oath said to Greek physicians 2400 years ago and reflects on its relevance to medical ethics today. Drawing on the writings of ancient physicians, Greek playwrights, and modern scholars, each chapter explores one passage of the Oath and concludes with a...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2004.
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| Summary: | This short work examines what the Hippocratic Oath said to Greek physicians 2400 years ago and reflects on its relevance to medical ethics today. Drawing on the writings of ancient physicians, Greek playwrights, and modern scholars, each chapter explores one passage of the Oath and concludes with a modern case discussion. This book is for anyone who loves medicine and is concerned about the ethics and history of the profession. |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 208 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0195162196 9780195162196 0195188209 9780195188202 |