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Declaration of Geneva

The Graduate Representative of those admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery invites graduates to recite the World Medical Association Declaration of Geneva.

The Physician's Pledge

AS A MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION:
I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE

to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;

THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF MY PATIENT

will be my first consideration;

I WILL RESPECT

the autonomy and dignity of my patient;

I WILL MAINTAIN

the utmost respect for human life;

I WILL NOT PERMIT

considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing, or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient;

I WILL RESPECT

the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died;

I WILL PRACTISE

my profession with conscience and dignity and in accordance with good medical practice;

I WILL FOSTER

the honour and noble traditions of the medical profession;

I WILL GIVE

to my teachers, colleagues, and students the respect and gratitude that is their due;

I WILL SHARE

my medical knowledge for the benefit of the patient and the advancement of healthcare;

I WILL ATTEND TO

my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard;

I WILL NOT USE

my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;

I MAKE THESE PROMISES

solemnly, freely, and upon my honour.