Question

Which idea is included in the Declaration of Geneva but not in the Hippocratic Oath? (Select the appropriate option: "I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due...," "I will maintain the utmost respect for human life from its beginning even under threat and I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity," "I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender... or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient...," "I will respect the secrets which are confided in me, even after the patient has died...").

Answer 1

The Declaration of Geneva includes a commitment to respecting human life "even under threat" and not using medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity, which is absent from the Hippocratic Oath. It reflects modern principles of medical ethics.

Step-by-step explanation:

The idea that is included in the Declaration of Geneva but not in the Hippocratic Oath is "I will maintain the utmost respect for human life from its beginning even under threat and I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity." This statement reflects a modern understanding of medical ethics that includes respecting human life in all its stages and refraining from using medical knowledge to harm individuals, which echoes the principles of nonmaleficence and beneficence.

The Hippocratic Oath, historically taken by new physicians, pledges dedication to diagnosing and treating patients ethically and to not cause harm. However, it does not contain the explicit commitment to uphold human life "even under threat" or not to use medical knowledge "contrary to the laws of humanity," which are concepts that have evolved and been crystallized in modern declarations like that of Geneva.

In addition to the focus on respect for human life, the Declaration of Geneva also places emphasis on not discriminating against patients on various grounds including age, ethnic origin, and social standing, which mirrors modern society's commitment to equity in healthcare provision.