October, 1956. P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y Page Tliree (C ontents. Editorial ................. ......................................... Dr. H . Haden— Obituary T r ib u te ........................... World Confederation for Physiotherapy Value o f Anti-natal E xercises ........................... Physical M edicine in Psychiatry ........................... The Red Cross M emorial H ospital .............. Rehabilitation Association for Injured Workmen General ................................................................... Branch N e w s ................................................................... Page 3 4 5 6 10 14 14 15 16 EDITORIAL IN this world o f changing times and conditions it is interesting to know that medical men have seen fit to modify and clarify the Hippocratic Oath. This was done at the World Medical Association M eeting in Geneva in 1948. 1 quote ! below the Oath as it was set out by them at that time. “ N ow being admitted to the profession o f Medicine, I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service o f humanity. I will give respect and gratitude to my deserving teachers. I will practice medicine with conscience and dignity. The health and life o f my patient will be my first consideration. I will hold in confi­ dence all that my patient confides in me. I will maintain the honour and the noble tradi­ tions o f the Medical Profession. My colleagues will be as my brothers. I will not permit con­ sideration o f race, religion, nationality, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient. T will maintain the utmost respect for human life from the time o f its conception. Even under threat I will not use my knowledge contrary to the laws o f humanity. These promises I make freely and upon my honour.” Is it not time perhaps for us o f our Society to consider our own ideas and approaches along similar lines? Jn countries where the profession o f Physio­ therapy has no official protection, it is perhaps even more necessary for our moral and ethical approach to be o f the highest order. This is something we must all think about and ask our­ selves if our consciences are clear. R ep ro du ce d by S ab in et G at ew ay u nd er li ce nc e gr an te d by th e P ub lis he r (d at ed 2 01 3. )