The Oath of Chinese Medicine Practitioners

 

The Oath of Chinese Medicine Practitioners

醫聖  張仲景


The Oath of Chinese Medicine Practitioners
 

Having chosen Chinese herbal medicine to be my profession. 

I hereby solemnly swear that I will honor my mentors and appreciate their contributions.  

I will see all Chinese medicine practitioners and my colleagues with comity.  

I will protect my patients’ confidentiality.  

I will do my utmost to help people, respect lives and humanity.  

I promise sincerely that I will treat my patients regardless of their social status, wealth, age or their relationship with me. I will treat them like family. 

I will prioritize my patients’ heath regardless of their religion, nationality, politics or social status.  

I will try my best to improve human lives and never use my knowledge of Chinese medicine against humanity.  

I will be cautious of my words with no tolerance of gossips or hurtful actions, bragging or seeking fame. 

I will practice my profession with good conscience, dignity, professional ethics and to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards for the profession. 

Upon my beliefs stated above, I hereby solemnly and voluntarily pledge my oath.