For physicians, the idea of swearing an oath to act ethically goes back to Hippocrates. Every profession will have its rogues, of course, no matter what oaths are sworn, but many health care professionals have a real commitment to serving the best interests of their clients.
对于医生来说，对职业道德起誓的理念可以追溯到古希腊时期的“医药之父”希波克拉底。虽然无论发什么誓，每个行业都会有一些害群之马，但许多卫生保健方面的专业人士确实认定自己是要为顾客利益最大化服务的。