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[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

“Do no harm” is not the same as “Do prevent harm.”

Also, if you’re citing the Hippocratic Oath,…

I will not give to a woman a pessary to cause abortion.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

The Hippocratic Oath was created to forbid surgery, since it was a provable harm before modern hygienic standards. No one has sworn the original in centuries, but they do swear modernized versions which don't include such ignorant nonsense.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

The Hippocratic Oath was created to forbid surgery,

I will not use the knife […], but I will give place to such as are craftsmen therein.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Wtf? I don't trust any physician who hasn't sworn to Zeus!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Fuck Zeus.

Do you trust me as your physician now?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Idk it's really more about Hermes, what's your feelings on winged sandals?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

You're trying to sell us shoes aren't you Herm. We know you're the protector of thieves and merchants as well as the god of primitive medicine. Anyway yes I'm interested, how much?