Unit VII Journal

Unit VII Journal

You are a professor of healthcare administration, and you are teaching a medical law and ethics course for a group of medical students. Do you believe that the Hippocratic oath, which your medical graduates must take upon their entry into the profession, provides a strong and relevant foundation for medical ethics? Why, or why not?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

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Importance of the Hippocratic Oath

Every health professional needs to take the Hippocratic oath when he or she finishes the academic journey. However, there has been some criticism over its necessity, with critics often citing possible lack of touch with modernity (Hulkower, 2016). The oath is an important part of medical practice and has long been essential in ensuring that practitioners uphold high ethical standards in the course of their practice. Consequently, this makes it a relevant part of modern practice and affirms its position as an integral part of effective care delivery.

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