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 ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on substantial inequities in U.S. health care, both in oncology and more generally. Fundamental ethical principles, including respect for autonomy, beneficence, ...

Beneficence refers to acting from a spirit of compassion and kindness to benefit others. [4] Nurses and physicians must view beneficence from the perspective of the patient and families. Parents and ...

Counselors regularly face challenging situations where the right course of action is unclear. Ethical decision-making models provide structured guidance to ensure their choices align with professional ...

Allied health professionals face daily ethical dilemmas, from balancing patient autonomy with beneficence to safeguarding confidentiality in the digital age. New frameworks like DECISION, IDEA, and ...