Today, upon graduation from medical school, physicians often recite the Hippocratic oath. Where did this originate, and what was its meaning? The Hippocratic oath originated in ancient Egypt and outlined that physicians must give equal treatment to the rich and the poor.

The Hippocratic oath originated in ancient Egypt and described the responsibilities of a physician.

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.

The Hippocratic oath originated in Mesopotamia and outlined the rules that physicians would need to follow.

(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.)