Dr KK Aggarwal
The MCI Code of Ethics
Regulations requires a Declaration (Appendix 1) to be signed and submitted at
the time of registration.
A. DECLARATION
1) I solemnly pledge myself
to consecrate my life to service of humanity.
2) Even under threat, I will
not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of Humanity.
3) I will maintain the utmost
respect for human life from the time of conception.
4) I will not permit
considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social
standing to intervene between my duty and my patient.
5) I will practice my
profession with conscience and dignity.
6) The health of my patient
will be my first consideration.
7) I will respect the secrets
which are confined in me.
8) I will give to my teachers
the respect and gratitude which is their due.
9) I will maintain by all
means in my power, the honour and noble traditions of medical profession.
10) I will treat my colleagues
with all respect and dignity.
11) I shall abide by the code of
medical ethics as enunciated in the Indian Medical Council (Professional
Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations 2002. I make these promises
solemnly, freely and upon my honour.
Here is what the American
Medical Association (AMA) has to say about professional responsibility and the
Declaration.
Appendix D Declaration of
Professional Responsibility
Preamble:
Never in
the history of human civilization has the well-being of each individual been so
inextricably linked to that of every other. Plagues and pandemics respect no
national borders in a world of global commerce and travel. Wars and acts of
terrorism enlist innocents as combatants and mark civilians as targets.
Advances in medical science and genetics, while promising great good, may also
be harnessed as agents of evil. The unprecedented scope and immediacy of these
universal challenges demand concerted action and response by all. As
physicians, we are bound in our response by a common heritage of caring for the
sick and the suffering. Through the centuries, individual physicians have
fulfilled this obligation by applying their skills and knowledge competently,
selflessly, and at times heroically. Today, our profession must reaffirm its
historical commitment to combat natural and man-made assaults on the health and
well-being of humankind. Only by acting together across geographic and
ideological divides can we overcome such powerful threats. Humanity is our
patient.
Declaration
We, the
members of the world community of physicians, solemnly commit ourselves to:
1.
Respect human life and the dignity of every
individual.
2.
Refrain from supporting or committing crimes
against humanity and condemn all such acts.
3.
Treat the sick and injured with competence and
compassion and without prejudice.
4.
Apply our knowledge and skills when needed, though
doing so may put us at risk.
5.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of those
for whom we care and breach that confidence only when keeping it would
seriously threaten their health and safety or that of others.
6.
Work freely with colleagues to discover, develop,
and promote advances in medicine and public health that ameliorate suffering
and contribute to human well-being.
7.
Educate the public polity about present and future
threats to the health of humanity.
8.
Advocate for social, economic, educational, and
political changes that ameliorate suffering and contribute to human well-being.
9.
Teach and mentor those who follow us for they are
the future of our caring profession.
We make
these promises solemnly, freely, and upon our personal and professional honor.
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma Shri Awardee
President Elect Confederation of
Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO)
Group Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President Heart Care Foundation of
India
Past National President
IMA
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