Hippocratic Oath has been modified as its intents have lessened

References to women not studying medicine and doctors not breaking the skin have been deleted. The much-quoted reference to 'do no harm' is also in need of explanation Surely, the harm in this instance is done when we prolong the life and doing no harm means that we should help the patient die yes

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Hippocratic Oath has been modified as its intents have lessened
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