Perhaps the most famous text that attempts to regulate ethical issues within a profession is the Hippocratic Oath which is practiced to this day. But not in Sweden. "In Sweden, this medical profession ceased to be practiced in 1886." (Wikipedia)
What do you think, do we still need the Hippocratic oath (and why me or not)? And is there a reason to have such ethical documents when we have laws?
And what do you think about following ethical principles in other professions? Are there any professions that you think are particularly in need of it and why? For example, programmers, journalists, teachers, food producers…
Were you in a situation at work where you were in an ethical doubt?