We all know that before starting healthcare professionals before entering into this profession takes a very important oath to which he/she should bound and obey his/her whole life. For a Doctor it is the Hippocratic Oath and for pharmacist it is pharmacist’s oath. Both pharmacist and doctors pledged for the same thing that is keeping pateint’s safety above all. Upholding ethical conduct, integrity and compassion in every decision we make as a healthcare professionals.
Despite of knowing all these do we really follow these rules? We often hear in news that doctors charging more than required fees for treating patients. We often come accross people bribing the compounders for their turn first. It is high time we realize that everytime we are involving in such kind of frauds we are playing with someone’s life. To prove the statement i stated above I have some facts and news that are recent.
A. According to a news by The Times Of India Bribery case registered against medical superintendent for charging in a charitable hospital trust falling under
the govt’s Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Scheme.
B. According to another news of Times Of India police arrested 3 doctors in bribery case at chattisgarh.
C. According to CBI report 34 healthcare professionals from Union health ministry and National Medical Commissions (NMC) were involved in wide spread racket.
I don’t about you but after reading all the above news I am truly ashamed and angry at the same time. As a healthcare practitioners it is our duty to provide for pateint safety and care but we are doing the opposite. As an example you can take examples of the doctors involved in Delhi Red fort bomb blast. So reflecting on everything mentioned above it is my only motto to remind you, me and every healthcare practitioners reading this that go back to the oath you have taken and do respect that and be ethical in your approach.
I would like quote something of my own that “If anyone can understand humanity in real means is only one profession and that is health care profession”.
It’s heartbreaking to see such breaches of trust. As healthcare professionals, our oath and ethics must always guide us. At the end of the day, no one understands humanity better than those called to heal.
True insight!
Indeed, such doctors should be punished, and strict actions should be taken against them. At least by the imposed punishments, others should fear continuing such inhumane acts.
Some healthcare professionals fail to uphold the principles of the Hippocratic Oath. A few may become driven by greed, and recently, news about the involvement of certain professionals in unethical activities, even terrorism, has been truly disheartening..
The concerns you’ve raised are deeply valid. Healthcare is built on trust, and every ethical lapse- whether bribery, exploitation, or financial misconduct, damages not only patients but the integrity of the entire profession. While many doctors and pharmacists work with sincerity and compassion, even a few violations can overshadow the good. Revisiting our oaths isn’t symbolic it is a reminder that patient safety, dignity, and honesty must come before profit or convenience. Strengthening accountability, transparent systems, and ethical training can help restore trust. Ultimately, true healthcare is an act of humanity, and we must honour that responsibility every single day.
A powerful reminder. The oath we take isn’t just ceremonial — it’s a lifelong moral contract. When corruption enters healthcare, it doesn’t just break rules, it breaks trust, and trust is the foundation of healing. Your examples show how urgently we need accountability, ethics, and self-reflection in our profession.
Yes, the facts put forward are deeply concerning. But, while unethical practices in healthcare are sad truths, they represent a minority of professionals and shouldn’t overshadow the service of a dedicated, vast majority. Cases like the Delhi Red Fort incident or reports of fraud should be looked at through the lens of caution, as many other factors, like external pressures or criminal intent, do have a role in the incident. Another unseen side of the such malpractices in the profession is the systemic pressures hospitals and pharma companies put on their employees to meet targets, and I believe they should be held accountable too. Ultimately, most healthcare professionals uphold their oaths with integrity, prioritizing patient safety and ethical practice despite the challenges. Yet we should indeed identify & corner those going against the nobility of this profession to refine it.