Ability Quote by Hippocrates
“I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgment, but never with a view to injury and wrongdoing. Neither will I administer a poison to anybody when asked to do so, nor will I suggest such a course. Similarly, I will not give to a woman a pessary to cause abortion. I will keep pure and holy both my life and my art.”
About This Quote
Source Oath: Hippocratic Oath, ancient Greek medical tradition
A physician must act in the patient's best interest, avoiding harm and unethical practices, while maintaining personal integrity.
In simple terms: Doctors should help, not harm, and stay ethical.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize patient welfare and personal integrity.
Themes
ethics
medicine
integrity
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- medical education
- patient counseling
- policy making
- research ethics
Key Concepts
nonmaleficence
beneficence
professionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance patient wishes with ethical limits?
- When is it acceptable to refuse a request?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with patient autonomy or cultural norms.
