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Raihan Noman
In the name of God, the most beneficent, the most merciful, I will perform the duties I am assigned with pure intention and with utmost effort.
I will never neglect to remember that medicine is, indeed, an art; one that ought to be practiced consistently because there is no end to mastery. To that end, I will hold dear my humility by acknowledging my shortcomings, for there are so many of them.
I will sufficiently fulfill the needs of my patients, save those needs that bring harm to said patients or to those around them or to the society at large.
I will separate my politics from my practice. To nurture the well-being of another sentient being is a righteous and moral endeavor, not a personal one.
I will not be motivated by the end of my shift. To treat a patient well is to provide quality care until my capacity is met—to ensure satisfactory continuity of care beyond said capacity.
I will concede to the limits of my mind, body, and soul so as to avoid burden from exhaustion; nor will I intentionally or unintentionally project said burden onto my patients or my colleagues.
I will hold fast to my morals and not partake in injustices being committed to patients under my care. In the interest of all patients, I will be cognizant of and outspoken against systemic injustices that serve to damage the greater good.
I will be mindful of all details my patients share with me, understanding full well that the encounter is unequivocally a private one.
I will solemnly face the terminally ill and lend peace of mind in the face of despair. To replace longing with contentment—hopelessness with purpose—is to seize the brief moments we are afforded here.
I will be sure to retire the coat if my mental and physical faculties are all but deemed suitable for adequate patient care.
Provided that I adhere to this Oath in good faith and with sound mind, I shall be honored and privileged to practice medicine on those who are subjects of this beautiful art. And should I violate any of the tenets defined herein, then may my privileges be revoked accordingly.
Personal Hippocratic Oaths
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