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The Bible says that human beings are created in the image of God. Therefore, we will treat each human life with respect and dignity, irrespective of their stage of development or age, gender, socio economic or religious backgrounds, competency or quality of life.
[Genesis 1:27]
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We will make the care of the patients our prime concern and will work with compassion and dedication.
[Matthew 14:14]
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We will order and prescribe only the required investigations and medication.
[Mathew 7: 12]
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We will not admit any patient or prolong a hospital stay or perform any procedure or operation, unless it is necessary for the patient.
[Mathew 7: 12; 1Peter2:16b]
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We will maintain confidentiality of the medical and personal information of patients.
[Proverbs 11:13]
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We will be considerate to the poor, marginalized and vulnerable sections of society.
[Isaiah 1:17, Proverbs 14:31; Proverbs 31:8, 9]
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We will maintain professional relationship with patients and their attendants and will not accept gifts in cash or in kind from them.
[Deuteronomy 16:19]
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We will not accept gifts in cash or in kind, sponsored conferences/vacations from laboratories, institutions or pharmaceuticals.
[Exodus 23:8]
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We will maintain good interpersonal relationships with peers, subordinates and those in authority.
[Romans 13:7,1 Peter 2:17]
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We will keep our professional knowledge and skills up to date.
[Proverbs18:15]
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We will be punctual, honest and work with integrity, being a good steward of time and resources.
[1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 8:21]
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We will have qualified staff, calibrated equipment, safe environment and practices to ensure the safety of patients.
[Proverbs 6:6-8; Proverb 21:3]
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We will refuse to issue false medical certificates.
[Exodus 23:1]
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We will not facilitate an abortion, except when the mother’s physical health is in grave danger. We will not facilitate an assisted suicide or euthanasia.
[Psalms 139: 15-16]
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We will refrain from any kind of drug abuse and will not take drugs intending self-harm.
[Proverbs 20:1]
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We will be loyal to our institutions and will not participate in any activity that will hinder its growth.
[Titus 3:1]
We will continue to do the above-mentioned with the enabling grace of God
Prepared in association with THE CENTRE FOR BIOETHICS, NEW DELHI.
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