BENEFICENCE

BENEFICENCE

refers to actions that promote the wellbeing of others.

Doing good to others. argue that beneficence is the only fundamental principle of medical ethics.

Identify as one of the core values of health care ethics.

EXAMPLE CASE:

A nurse in the barangay health center provides vaccinations to the general population so as to protects the community from diseases.

EXAMPLE CASE:

A nurse provides therapeutic communication to the patient, encouraging a patient to quit smoking and start an exercise program.