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Patrons review the Hippocratic Oath, and decide if it still stands up in modern times. 

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Hints for uses in your library If you don’t have access to the recommended viewing, show clips from doctor’s shows along with this activity and have your patrons decide if TV and movie doctors are violating the oath! This is very engaging for teens who may otherwise skip the activity!
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The Making of a Doctor

The Making of a Doctor

Patrons review the Hippocratic Oath, and decide if it still stands up in modern times.