Beautiful Hippocratic Oath Chiffon scarf The Hippocratic Oath is an oath historically taken by physicians. It is one of the most widely known of Greek medical texts. In its original form, it requires a new physician to swear, by a number of healing gods, to uphold specific ethical standards. Size: Length: 70 inches Width: 17 inches Hippocratic Oath in Latin and Greek printed on both ends of the scarf, and English translation printed in the middle of the scarf (neck area).