ethics civics MCQ #1337

Which ethical principle requires healthcare providers to do no harm?

ethics civics MCQ #1337

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which ethical principle requires healthcare providers to do no harm?

    • A) Autonomy
    • B) Non-maleficence
    • C) Justice
    • D) Capitalism

    Answer: Non-maleficence

    Explanation: Non-maleficence is the bioethical principle derived from the Latin maxim "primum non nocere" (first, do no harm), requiring healthcare providers to avoid causing unnecessary harm.