Swear to obey

Doctors swear to follow the ‘Hippocratic Oath’ which requires in simple terms that the doctor does the best they can for their patient and doesn’t cause harm.

This is a simple standard that doctors seem to have no problem following but what of the US doctors’ proposed boss, Robert Kennedy Jr? He has expressed a range of contradictory views on medical issues including vaccines, abortions and even the food industry. It is not safe or sensible to allow him to take the position.

Health is far more important than political favours.

Dennis Fitzgerald,

Melbourne, Australia