Published in Morning Consult
Although many people have heard of the Hippocratic Oath, they may not be familiar with the Declaration of Geneva, which was adopted in 1948 by the World Medical Association to define a physician’s dedication to the humanitarian goals of medicine. The declaration is intended as a modern formulation of the oath’s moral truths, and includes a statement that every physician takes to heart: The health of my patient will be my first consideration. Read More >>