06/12/2025
The Hippocratic Oath as the main principle of psychotherapeutic practice
The doctor's vow to "do no harm" comes from the Hippocratic Oath, an ancient Greek text guiding medical ethics, with the core principle of beneficence (acting for patient good) and non-maleficence (avoiding harm) central to modern medicine, though the exact phrase isn't in the original oath but reflects its spirit and other Hippocratic writings, becoming a cornerstone of medical commitment, often sworn today in modified forms at graduations, representing dedication to patient welfare over personal gain.
