beneficence and nonmaleficence

Question 1

define beneficence

Answer 1

-The bioethical principle of acting in order to benefit or promote the good of other persons
-prevent harm
-rescuing others from harm

Question 2

Rules of obligatory beneficence

Answer 2

-protect/defend rights of others, prevent harm, remove conditions that cause harm, help people with disabilities, rescue someone in danger
-UNLESS: requires severe sacrifice, extreme alturism, action unnecessary, action likely won’t causse intended good

Question 3

nonmaleficence

Answer 3

-not cause harm

Question 4

where nonmaleficence applies to pyramid of moral obligations

Answer 4

general moral obligation

Question 5

Describe ways that pharmacists may violate nonmaleficence in their practice

Answer 5

-if harm is caused that can’t be justified with another principle

Question 6

where nonmaleficence applies to pyramid of moral obligations

Answer 6

general moral obligations

Question 7

How is beneficence violated?

Answer 7

A violation of beneficence occurs when an obligatory action (general or professional) is not
done.

Question 8

How do pharmacist support beneficence?

Answer 8

Pharmacists support beneficence in their practice in every action they take
to benefit another, including preventing harm (almost every responsibility
of being a pharmacist).