The Oath of Maimonides:This is a traditional pledge for doctors, attributed to Maimonides, and is frequently used as an alternative to other oaths. It should not be mistaken for the more comprehensive Prayer of Maimonides."Eternal providence has entrusted me with the care of the life and health of Your creations. May my passion for medicine guide me consistently, ensuring that greed, miserliness, or the pursuit of fame and reputation never cloud my judgment. These are the foes of truth and compassion, which could mislead me and cause me to lose sight of my noble goal of serving Your children with kindness.May I always view my patients as fellow beings in distress. Grant me the strength, time, and opportunity to continually correct my mistakes and broaden my understanding, for knowledge is boundless and the human spirit can infinitely expand, enriching itself with fresh insights daily. Today, I may recognize the errors of yesterday, and tomorrow, I might gain new understanding of what I hold as certain today.Oh, God, You have appointed me to oversee the life and death of Your creations; I stand ready for my duty and now dedicate myself to my profession."
