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[[File:Hippocrate refusant les présents d'Artaxerxès (original).JPG|thumbnail|thumbnail|300px|right|The above painting depicts the apocryphal story of [[Hippocrates]] refusing the presents of the Achaemenid Emperor Artaxerxes, who was asking for his services. Painted by Girodet, 1792]]
The '''Oath of Hippocrates''' or '''Hippocratic Oath''' is an [[oath]] traditionally taken by [[doctor]]s setting down certain guidelines about how they will use their [[medical]] skills. The oath dates back to ancient [[Greece]] but it is uncertain if it is actually due to [[Hippocrates]]. Taking the oath is not a requirement to practice medicine, and has no legal status.
The '''Oath of Hippocrates''' or '''Hippocratic Oath''' is an [[oath]] traditionally taken by [[doctor]]s setting down certain guidelines about how they will use their [[medical]] skills. The oath dates back to ancient [[Greece]] but it is uncertain if it is actually due to [[Hippocrates]]. Taking the oath is not a requirement to practice medicine, and has no legal status.