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, ...
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 ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice are fundamental principles essential in making decisions regarding neonatal resuscitation. They are presented here as a ...
In the following sections, we highlight ethical concerns about early adoption of molecular diagnostic testing without solid evidence or guidelines and offer practical guidance for ethical ...
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 ...
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that established the nationwide right to choose an abortion. For decades, rancorous debate about the ruling ...
Most of my patients are low-income and receive Medicaid or similar assistance. What moral and ethical responsibilities do I have to patients requesting referrals and prior authorization for such ...