1. Primum non nocere - first, do no harm. Provide effective health care with     the least risk.

2. Vis medicatrix naturae - healing power of nature. Respect and promote     self-healing.

3. Tolle causum - treat the cause. Identify and remove causes, avoid     suppression of symptoms.

4. Docere - doctor as teacher. Educate patients, inspire rational hope,     encourage self-responsibility.

5. Treat the whole person - each person is unique with their own factors     affecting their health.

6. Health promotion is the best prevention - well-being must include     individual, communal and global dimensions.