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 PLEDGEto dedicate my life to the service of humanity; |
THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF MY PATIENTwill be my first consideration; |
I WILL RESPECTthe autonomy and dignity of my patient; |
I WILL MAINTAINthe utmost respect for human life; |
I WILL NOT PERMITconsiderations 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 RESPECTthe secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died; |
I WILL PRACTISEmy profession with conscience and dignity and in accordance with good medical practice; |
I WILL FOSTERthe honour and noble traditions of the medical profession; |
I WILL GIVEto my teachers, colleagues, and students the respect and gratitude that is their due; |
I WILL SHAREmy medical knowledge for the benefit of the patient and the advancement of healthcare; |
I WILL ATTEND TOmy own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard; |
I WILL NOT USEmy medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat; |
I MAKE THESE PROMISESsolemnly, freely, and upon my honour. |