Hippocrates was a Greek physician who lived in the 5th century BC.
He's the pioneer of modern medicine, greatly influencing medical ethics.
Hippocrates was once called to treat a Persian soldier, wounded in battle.
The soldier's comrades were enemies of Greece, but Hippocrates did not care.
He treated the soldier with the same compassion and respect as he would have treated a Greek soldier.
The Persian soldier was very grateful to Hippocrates for his kindness.
He promised to tell his countrymen about Hippocrates' greatness.
His ethics are a guide for physicians on how to act in the best interests of their patients.
His ethics fosters trust between physicians and patients leading to the best possible care.
The Hippocratic Oath is still relevant today, and it is taken by many medical students before they graduate.
It is a reminder to physicians of their ethical responsibilities to their patients.
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