That phrase "first do no harm" is the most misunderstood phrase in science.... Far too open to the individual's interpretation. After all, what is 'harm'?

Doctors use it as an excuse not to allow euthanasia (not trying to start that debate again btw), but are quite happy to leave patients in terrible pain by denying them meds and pretty much accusing them of scamming. They are also happy to do operations and procedures in situations where it might not be best for the patient, tell them their pain is 'in their head' , or prescribe meds that interact badly with existing meds because they didn't bother to check first.....ah and so many other examples. But still they take the hippocratic oath, and then hide behind it.

It's never yet occurred to anyone that the Hippocratic Oath is from the ancient Greeks, and that it might be in need of updating and clarifying.

Makes me so cross...

That was quite a short rant for me lol

Take care guys,

Bram.