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Think

Assess

 Patient: Autonomy

 Practitioner: Beneficence & Nonmaleficence

 Public Policy: Justice

Conclude

F. The Declaration Of Geneva -  RFUMS Modified

AS A MEMBER OF A
HEALTHCARE PROFESSION:

I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;

The health and well-being of my patient will be my first consideration;

I will respect the autonomy and dignity of my patient;

I will maintain the utmost respect for human life;

I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed,
ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, nationality, political affiliation,
race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or any other factor
to intervene between my duty and my patient;

I will respect the secrets that are confided in me,
even after the patient has died;

I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity
and in accordance with good practice;

I will foster the honor and noble traditions of my profession;

I will give to my teachers, colleagues, and students the respect
and gratitude that is their due;

I will share my knowledge for the benefit of the patient
and the advancement of healthcare;

I will attend to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order
to provide care of the highest standard;

I will not use my knowledge to violate human rights and
civil liberties, even under threat;

I make these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honor.

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CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

COLLEGE OF NURSING

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES

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SIX SCHOOLS -  ONE UNIVERSITY

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DECLARATION OF GENEVA

Adopted by the 2nd General Assembly of the World Medical Association, Geneva, Switzerland, September 1948
and amended by the 22
nd World Medical Assembly, Sydney, Australia, August 1968
and the 35
th World Medical Assembly, Venice, Italy, October 1983
and the 46
th WMA General Assembly, Stockholm, Sweden, September 1994
and editorially revised by the 170
th WMA Council Session, Divonne-les-Bains, France, May 2005
and the 173
rdWMA Council Session, Divonne-les-Bains, France, May 2006
and amended by the 68
th WMA General Assembly, Chicago, United States, October 2017
Edited by Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, United States, Commencement 2022

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