Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine - Achilles Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Podiatrist Creed ‘These foliowing fundamental 6eCicfs are expressed as standards of ethical conduct and propriety of podiatrists, individuaCly and collectively with patients, colleagues, members of added health professions and the public.: ‘To render service to humanity with impartial respect for the dignity of man. ‘To provide a fuCC and complete measure of professional service and attention to patien ts in the practice of Todiatric Medicine. ‘To unhesitatingly serve consultation in difficult or doubtful circumstances zvhere it appears that the quality of service and therapy to the patient can be enhanced. ‘To continue the i mp ro vement of kn o zvle dge and s kj Us fo r t h e beliefi t o f pa t ie n ts a n d p rofess i o ns. ‘To conduct the practice of podiatry as a credit to the profession. ‘To never accept limitations that might destroy or interfere with the exercise of best judgement and s fills or the quality of performance. ‘To regard the confidence and information received from patients with professional care and understanding. ‘To fully off er service and participate in the health programs for the public in keeping zuith the integrity of the profession.

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Oath of Hippocrates I sofemnty pfedge to consecrate my Cife to the service of humanity r I unit give respect and gratitude to my deserving teachers zviff practice medicine ivith conscience and dignity y 'The heafth and fife of my patient zviff he my first consideration. I zviff hofd in confidence aff that my patient confides in me I zvifl maintain the honor and the nohfe traditions of the medical profession. 'My coffeagues zvifl he as my fatnify zviff not permit considerations of race, religion, nationality, party politics or sociaf standing to inter-zscne hetzveen my duty and my patient I zvilf maintain the utmost respect for hiuman fife. 'Even under threat I zviff not use my fnozvfedge contrary to the fazvs of humanity These promises 1 mafe juffy and upon my honor.

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