Introduction to Bioethics
The principles of bioethics are a set of guidelines that are used to determine the ethical implications of medical decisions. There are four main principles that are widely accepted as the foundation of bioethics:
Autonomy: refers to a patient's right to make their own decisions about their medical care. Healthcare providers must respect a patient's autonomy and obtain informed consent before providing treatment.
Beneficence: is the principle that healthcare providers should act in the best interests of their patients.
Non-maleficence: is the principle that healthcare providers should not cause harm to their patients.
Justice: is the principle that healthcare resources should be distributed fairly.
Examples of how these principles are applied in medical decision-making include respecting a patient's right to refuse treatment, weighing the risks and benefits of a particular treatment, avoiding treatments that could cause harm or unnecessary suffering, and ensuring that healthcare resources are distributed fairly.
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