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I pledge to perform the following duties with honesty and dedication:

 

I will hold as my primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings.

    • I will uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice.
    • I will recognize and promote the value of diversity.
    • I will treat equally all persons who seek my care.
    • I will hold in confidence the information shared in the course of practicing medicine.
    • I will assess my personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve my medical practice.
    • I will actively seek to expand my knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine.
    • I will work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients.
    • I will use my knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community.
    • I will respect my professional relationship with the physician.
    • I will share and expand knowledge within the profession.

 

 

 

          These duties are pledged with sincerity and upon my honor.


 

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