> busloads of psychologists
Aren't they bound to the Hippocratic oath?
Aren't they bound to the Hippocratic oath?
That's largely because "do no harm" is a really fuzzy concept in a field where treatments like chemotherapy that put patients through absolute hell without any guarantee of remission or even comfort.
Other licensed professionals like professional engineers and lawyers have ethical codes with quite a bit more legal heft.
> Contrary to popular belief, the Hippocratic Oath is not required by most modern medical schools, although some have adopted modern versions[1] that suit many in the profession in the 21st century.
Does not seem to be legally binding, so it’s just nice sounding mumbo jumbo as far as I am concerned.
They should make SWEs take it regardless…
Edit: quick search gave the same results for lawyers
See National Society of Professional Engineers v. United States 435 US 679 [1]
I mean, it might not be legally binding, but violating it will get you disbarred afaik. And if you are disbarred, you cannot legally practice law, so it is kinda legally binding, just not directly.