" My first responsibility is to the patients and their families who I am privileged to serve. I must strive to provide effective and compassionate care, aggressively treating what threatens limb or life; but knowing that doing less may be the best way to achieve this.
I must preserve dignity despite illness and address the individual as well as the disease. It is my responsibility to explain and educate so that patients may choose what best serves their needs.
I must respect myself, my profession, and my referring colleagues. I am responsible for providing a prompt, helpful, and high quality service to those who entrust me with the care of their patients.
While I agree with self-realization, cost-containment, and fair remuneration; there must be no economic, personal, or academic obstacles to achieve the above. My first responsibility is to my patients and I commit to maintain it.”
