Summary:
- The Hippocratic Oath, which has guided medical ethics for centuries, emphasizes the importance of "first, do no harm" when treating patients.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, some medical professionals and policymakers have made decisions that may have violated the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, such as denying certain treatments or imposing lockdowns that had negative impacts on public health.
- The article argues that the Hippocratic Oath should be a guiding principle for medical decision-making, even in the face of public health emergencies, to ensure that the well-being of patients and the public remains the top priority.