Hippocratic Oath by Willow_Barby (R)

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Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: Leroy Jethro Gibbs/Donald "Ducky" Mallard
Author on LJ: toomuchfandom
Author's website: Willow's Fanfiction Archive
Why this must be read:
Hippocratic Oath is one of my favourite stories from willow_barby. She is so tuned in with the characterization and the pace of the fic is fast and furious when the drama peaks.
In this Ducky faces a personal dilemma that is at odds with his professional status. In this piece Ducky  has to deal with someone who is a threat not only to him and Jethro but also to many other innocents.
The story starts of with a much needed holiday that turns into a hell of a ride.

In 1948 in Geneva a modern version of the oath was drawn up by the World
Medical Association.
At the time of being admitted a member of the medical profession:
I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of humanity;
I will give my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due;
I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity;
The health of my patient will be my first consideration;
I will respect the secrets which are confided in me, even after the patient has died;
I will maintain by all the means in my power, the honour and the noble traditions of the medical profession;
My colleagues will be my brothers;
I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patients.

The Hippocratic Oath