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Today, upon graduation from medical school, physicians often recite the Hippocratic oath. Where did this originate, and what was its meaning?

A: The Hippocratic oath originated in Mesopotamia and outlined the rules that physicians would need to follow.

B:The Hippocratic oath originated in ancient Egypt and described the responsibilities of a physician.

C: The Hippocratic oath originated in ancient Greece. The overall meaning of the Hippocratic oath was that the physician had an obligation to both the patient and his fellow physicians.

D: The Hippocratic oath originated in ancient Egypt and outlined that physicians must give equal treatment to the rich and the poor.

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the answer would be c
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