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Which ethical principle is summarized as 'do no harm'?

  1. Beneficence
  2. Nonmaleficence
  3. Veracity
  4. Justice
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Correct answer: B. Nonmaleficence

Nonmaleficence is the duty to avoid causing harm — a foundational principle (sometimes considered to take priority when in direct conflict with beneficence) underlying concepts like risk-benefit analysis before any treatment.

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