Social standing

The health and life of my patient will be my first consideration. I will hold in confidence all that my patient confides in me. .. I will not permit considerations of race, religion, nationality, party, politics, or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient. . . Even under threat I will not use my knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity. These promises I make freely and upon my honor.<<... 

Neither political leanings nor social standing is a guarantee of immunity from this new bug. As one still resistant university scientist puts it, it s like the original version of the movie. The Body Snatchers. You look into the eyes of someone and realize it s too late."... 

I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient. 

In water and electricity utilities, even in manufacturing, hands-on aspects of production and service delivery work are performed by people with limited education who have little or no influence in the social hierarchy. Having to get one s hands dirty at work or engaging in physical labour is considered to be an indicator of low social standing. 

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