Medical Malpractice

The practice of medicine requires many years of rigorous study and training. Physicians are constantly honing their craft as new technologies and breakthroughs become available to increase the quality of human life. This belief in continuous learning is represented in the Hippocratic Oath, which many doctors recite prior to beginning their medical practice. The oath is an ethical and professional agreement that is held sacred by physicians. While there are several variations of the oath, the basic tenants of “I will not withdraw from my patients in their time of need” and “I will work to benefit my patients to the best of my ability and I will do no harm or injustice to them” are present in most versions.