It was a slow, gradual process. They used to take the Hippocratic Oath, in its original form, which included the words, "Do no harm" and also mentioned no administering chemicals.
In the 1960's, it was changed and those things were taken out, but the oath was still taken.
Eventually, they stopped taking the oath at all.
Many doctors today will laugh if you mention the Hippocratic Oath. I have seen it posted at a chiropractor's office, but MD's are a joke when it comes to this topic.
Surprise! They don't take that oath anymore.
It was a slow, gradual process. They used to take the Hippocratic Oath, in its original form, which included the words, "Do no harm" and also mentioned no administering chemicals.
In the 1960's, it was changed and those things were taken out, but the oath was still taken.
Eventually, they stopped taking the oath at all.
Many doctors today will laugh if you mention the Hippocratic Oath. I have seen it posted at a chiropractor's office, but MD's are a joke when it comes to this topic.