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More than 2000 years ago Hippocrates who was known as the founder of medicine established a code of behavior for medical students. It is still recited by students about to enter medical practice today. The Hippocratic Oath addresses three major points. The first ....

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.... the harming or killing of an individual. His assistance in the suicide of 39 persons, breaks the very backbone of the Hippocratic Oath. Although Hippocrates Oath was written a long time ago, its major points and principles still should be followed by physicians today. Such principles enforce doctors to perform in a way that follows the basic guidelines of modern society As you can see by this essay the Hippocratic Oath Although 2,000 years old still should be abided by today. Its major points and principles outline the way medical physicians should present themselves. Dr. Jack Kevorkian's actions violate the Hippocratic Oath and all that is stated ....