You are mischaracterizing the Hippocratic Oath. The relevant part of the
(classical) oath is as follows:

I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody who asked for it, nor will I
make a suggestion to this effect. Similarly I will not give to a woman an
abortive remedy. In purity and holiness I will guard my life and my art.

Clearly this is refering to refusing to help someone commit suicide with
drugs. This does not refer to medical use of drugs intended to cure
ailments or relieve suffering without being fatal.

Archie Peligo

"Skipper" wrote in message
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On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:30:20 GMT, "Dennis Pogson"
wrote:


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(Contrary to the Oath of Hippocrates, I might add. Drugs
are, ipso facto, poisonous. That's why they are controlled substances.
Anyone who takes the Oath is vowing to never use poisonous or harmful
substances.)


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