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doctor's oath

noun as in Hippocratic oath

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Many medical students today still swear the ancient doctor's oath to adhere to ethical medical principles.

Some medical groups say prescribing life-ending medication violates a doctor's oath to do no harm, while some advocates for people with disabilities fear some sick patients would feel pressured to end their lives to avoid being a financial burden.

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Some medical groups say prescribing life-ending medication violates a doctor’s oath to do no harm, while some advocates for people with disabilities fear some sick patients would feel pressured to end their lives to avoid being a financial burden.

Opponents say prescribing life-ending medication violates a doctor’s oath to do no harm.

Opponents say prescribing life-ending medication violates a doctor's oath to do no harm.

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