A Modern Look at The Hippocratic Oath and Discussion of If I Betray These Words with Dr. Wendy Dean, MD

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The Hippocratic oath: The origin of the The Hippocratic Oath is a solemn promise historically taken by physicians to uphold ethical standards in medical practice. Its origin is attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who is considered the father of modern medicine.

How does it translate into medicine today?

This week, our special guest is Dr. Wendy Dean, a psychiatrist and author of the book "If I Betray These Words". In this episode, Dr. Dean shares her insights on the importance of physician 's role in healthcare and the culture of medicine, and the Hippocratic oath.

She discusses the various factors that can impact a physician's professionalism, such as burnout, moral injury, and mental health issues.

Tune in to this episode of The Worthy Physician podcast to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of being a physician and to learn practical strategies for cultivating professionalism and enhancing patient care.

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Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.


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