Oath of Hippocrates
(One of the translations of the original text)
"At the time of admission to practice, I promise and swear to be faithful to the laws of honor and probity.
My first concern is to restore, maintain or promote health in its entirety, physical and mental, individual and social.
I will respect all people, their independence and will, without any discrimination based on their status or beliefs. I will intervene to protect them if they are weak, vulnerable or threatened in their integrity and dignity. Even under duress, I will not use my skills against the laws of humanity.
I will inform patients of the proposed decisions, their reasons and their consequences. I do not deceive their confidence and will not carry the power inherited circumstances to force consciences.
I give my cares to the needy and to anyone asking. I do not let the greed and the quest for glory.
Admitted in the privacy of individuals, I will not mention the secrets entrusted to me. Received inside the house, I will respect the secrets of home and my conduct will not be used to corrupt morals.
I will do anything to alleviate the suffering. I will not prolong the agony abused. I never causes death deliberately.
I will preserve the necessary independence to carry out my mission. I will not undertake anything beyond my skills. I maintain and improve them to ensure the best services that I will be required.
I help my colleagues and their families in adversity.
That men and my colleagues considered me their if I am faithful to my promises, I am disgraced and despised if I fail. "
Naturopathy is based on more than 2500 years of traditional medicine.
The naturopath, emanating from traditional medicine, follows the rules in the Hippocratic Oath.
They dictate good sense, the love of ones fellow man, and respect of minorities.