Transcript: Doctor Examines Evolution of Hippocratic Oath

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NPR All Things Considered
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April 30, 1996
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Dr. Paul McHugh says the 2,400-yaer-old Hippocratic oath has changed over time, and he believes generally the oath has changed its focus to the self-interest of doctors rather than to the benefit of the sick.

ROBERT SIEGEL, Host: This is All Things Considered; I'm Robert Siegel.

NOAH ADAMS, Host: And I'm Noah Adams. Many graduating medical students in the United States recite a code of professional behavior that dates back more than 2,400 years. The Hippocratic oath, named after the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, sets forth a number of ethical principles that are widely viewed as universal and enduring.

In a moment, we'll consider how ...

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