Is your doctor a muslim?

On of the most persistent traditions in the history of medicine is the Hippocratic Oath. Written during the 4th century BC, it’s widely regarded as one of the first statements of moral of conduct to be used by doctors. Over the years, however, the Oath’s original wording has undergone a series of reformulations, resulting in a number of modern oaths and updated codes. But though a number of derivations have been adopted, what they all have in common with the original Oath is a commitment “to do no harm”, and to “keep the good of the patient as the highest priority”. For instance, certain members of the medical profession will now swear by the The Physician’s Oath, pledging that they “will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient.”

But not if your doctor is a muslim… For example, Section 2 of the constitution of The UK Muslim Doctors & Dentists Association (MDDA) states that muslim doctors and dentists must “advance the Islamic religion in the practice of medicine,” while also prioritizing “the preservation and protection of the good health of Muslims.” Let’s face it, this is clearly another US  and YOU situation: not only does their constitution put muslims first, but it doesn’t even mention non-muslims.