Article 44. Oath of the Physician of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Persons receiving a physicianʼs diploma shall take the following oath:

"Upon receiving the high title of physician and entering the practice of medicine:

I pledge to devote all my knowledge and skill to treating patients and protecting human health;

To provide medical assistance to every patient, regardless of age, sex, race, nationality, language, religion, belief, social origin or social status, sparing neither my strength nor my time;

To place the health of the patient above my personal interests, to be modest and honest, and to continually improve my knowledge and skills;

To preserve medical confidentiality;

To always show compassion and inspire hope for healing;

To continue the glorious traditions of great physicians such as Hippocrates and Abu Ali ibn Sina.

I solemnly swear to remain faithful to this oath until the end of my life."

Physicians shall bear liability under the law for violating the oath.