The Hippocratic Oath in a changing world: reimagining medical ethics for the realities of Nigeria’s healthcare system 

Martins, a young medical doctor, counted himself lucky to have received a job offer in a top private hospital as soon as he finished with his youth service. As far as he was concerned, this was not just an employment – it was a dream come true. It had been his wish, and that of his mates, to work in top private medical facilities to boost their CVs and meet the top brass in society.

His new employer indeed had top brass as patients – movers and shakers who could one day help him set up his own clinic. Martins was