Nonmaleficence means non-harming or inflicting the least harm possible to reach a beneficial outcome. [4] Harm and its effects are considerations and part of the ethical decision-making process in the ...

The world of bioethics is defined by four basic principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence and nonmaleficence. Healthcare practitioners use these principles as their guiding force when evaluating the ...

Consideration of the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice in the NICU is imperative as capabilities and technology advances. The ability to provide life-saving ...