Beyond The Hippocratic Oath

Abstract

At the dawn of 21th century we need to the reassess the application of the principles out lined in the Hippocractic oath. In the matter of physicians-patient interaction their application can no longer be left to trust alone past.

Trust the hallmark of physician-patient relationship of old is no longer enough what then would ensure appropriate physician conduct.

It is apparent that in developing countries the infrastructure of physician-patient interaction has fallen and no phoenix has yet risen from its ashes.