Ethics & Law · single question
"Promoting community welfare" best reflects which bioethical principle?
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Correct answer: A. Beneficence
✓ A) Beneficence is correct.
Beneficence means acting in the best interest of the patient/community — doing good and promoting welfare. Promoting community health programs exemplifies beneficence. Non-maleficence = do no harm. Justice = fair distribution of resources. Autonomy = patient's right to decide.
Beneficence means acting in the best interest of the patient/community — doing good and promoting welfare. Promoting community health programs exemplifies beneficence. Non-maleficence = do no harm. Justice = fair distribution of resources. Autonomy = patient's right to decide.