Code of Professional Ethics of nurses and midwives
Code of Professional Ethics of nurses and midwives in the Republic of
Poland
VOW
I accept the title of Nurse/Midwife with deep respect and
honour and I hereby solemnly vow to:
1. Exercise professional care over human life and health;
2. Counteract suffering, prevent diseases, and participate in the therapeutical process
according to my best knowledge;
3. Help all humans, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, political views, property
status, and other differences;
4. Show due respect to patients and not to abuse their trust,
and maintain professional secrets;
5. Protect the dignity of the profession of nurse/midwife, approach my co-workers in a
polite and respectful way, not to challenge their trust, remain impartial, and treat the
interest of the patient as the uttermost priority;
6. Introduce to my practice the new achievements of medical and social sciences and
humanities, and improve my skills and knowledge regularly for the good of the
profession;
7. Perform my duties that result from my profession in a reliable way.