what are the four ethical principles guiding medical treatment

autonomythe patient must have independence and choice over treatmentjusticenew drugs/treatments should be fairly distributed between all members of societybeneficencea clinician should aim to improve the health of a patientnon-maleficencethe clinician must aim to do no harm to the patient

Related Medical School Preparation Mentoring answers

All answers ▸

What can I expect in a panel interview for medical school compared to MMI and what can I do to help prepare?


In what instances, if any, should a doctor break patient confidentiality?


Explain when it may be acceptable for doctor to breach patient confidentiality.


A patient refuses treatment for a life threatening condition, discuss the medical issues involved.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences