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 ...

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 ...

Balancing these competing claims remains contentious. Nonmaleficence and beneficence The ethical principle of “do no harm” forbids intentionally harming or injuring a patient. Nonmaleficence is often ...

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 ...