Death Row inmate says he is too fat to be executed

[SigKapSweetie]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Yeah, selective citation of the Hippocratic Oath

I also don't refuse to operate on those who 'labor under the stone', I don't worship ancient Greek gods and goddesses, and I don't offer my former attendings loans if they're short on cash.

The Hippocratic Oath was a great idea in ancient times. We've evolved a little since then.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by SigKapSweetie

The Hippocratic Oath was a great idea in ancient times. We've evolved a little since then.

Of course. That's as it should be. Which is why I always look a little askance at people who cite it when convenient for them (like in a death penalty argument), but otherwise deem it a thing of the past.

ETA: I'll back off a little, though. I went back and checked, and while similar language is in the Greek version of the Hippocratic Oath, the phrase "do no harm" itself apparently does not come from there, but rather is Latin in origin. So perhaps the reference to the Oath isn't quite on point after all.