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  2. Jun 4, 2020 · Nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence is the obligation of a physician not to harm the patient. This simply stated principle supports several moral rules − do not kill, do not cause pain or suffering, do not incapacitate, do not cause offense, and do not deprive others of the goods of life.

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  3. The principle of nonmaleficence states a prohibition on causing harm to others in the absence of justifying circumstances. Among general ethical principles, nonmaleficence has the strongest claim to being self-evident.

    • David DeGrazia, Joseph Millum
    • 2021
  4. Dec 3, 2023 · Within medical ethics, non-maleficence is one of the four main guiding principles, alongside beneficence, autonomy, and justice. Balancing these principles is critical to ensuring ethical decisions are made within healthcare settings.

  5. The 4 main ethical principles, that is beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice, are defined and explained. Informed consent, truth-telling, and confidentiality spring from the principle of autonomy, and each of them is discussed.

    • Basil Varkey
    • 2020
    • Autonomy. Autonomy itself is essentially the right to self-governance. According to this principle we ought to have the freedom to live our lives in accordance with what we deem in our best interests in line with our desires, beliefs and preferences.
    • Non-maleficence. This is the principle of doing no harm to patients. Beauchamp and Childress state: “the principle of non- maleficence obligates us to refrain from causing harm to others.”
    • Beneficence. Beneficence, or doing good, not only “requires that we treat persons autonomously and refrain from harming them, but also that we contribute to their welfare.”
    • Justice: In the case of healthcare we consider distributive justice which is defined as the “fair, equitable, and appropriate distribution of benefits and norms.”
  6. Jan 23, 2015 · Beneficence and nonmaleficence are fundamental ethical principles that guide the clinical practice and research of mental health professionals. The principles obligate professionals to...

  7. Definition. Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle that obligates individuals, particularly in healthcare and research, to avoid causing harm to others. This concept emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the well-being of participants and ensuring that any potential risks associated with research activities are minimized.

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