The earliest doctor in the west who discussed medical ethics was?

Hippocrates, a doctor in ancient Greece, is the "father of medicine" in the west and the founder of western medical ethics. The Hippocratic Oath written in the Complete Works of Hippocrates is a document devoted to medical ethics. Among them, the principle of no harm, the principle of patients' interests and the principle of confidentiality have become the core of western medical ethics tradition.

1 May, 19991The Law on Medical Practitioners in People's Republic of China (PRC) clearly stipulates that "doctors shall not take advantage of their positions to ask for or illegally accept patients' property or seek other illegitimate interests", and legislate on medical ethics from the aspects of legislative purpose, doctors' quality, practice rules, assessment and training, legal responsibilities, etc., which shows that doctors' duties should be humane.