Today, upon graduation from medical school, physicians often recite the hippocratic oath. where did this originate, and what was its meaning?

a: the hippocratic oath originated in mesopotamia and outlined the rules that physicians would need to follow.

b: the hippocratic oath originated in ancient egypt and described the responsibilities of a physician.

c: the hippocratic oath originated in ancient greece. the overall meaning of the hippocratic oath was that the physician had an obligation to both the patient and his fellow physicians.

d: the hippocratic oath originated in ancient egypt and outlined that physicians must give equal treatment to the rich and the poor.