Submitted by kkg4003 on August 15, 2023 - 3:52pm
Definition:
- An ethical principle discussed in the Belmont Report that entails an obligation to protect persons from harm. The principle of beneficence can be expressed in two general rules: (1) do not harm; and (2) protect from harm by maximizing possible benefits and minimizing possible risks of harm.
- Benefit: A benefit is a valued or desired outcome; an advantage.