non-maleficence Flashcards
1
Q
what is maleficence
A
the act of committing harm; or a harmful or evil act;
2
Q
what is non-maleficence
A
not harming or inflicting the least harm possible to
reach a beneficial outcome
3
Q
what is negligence
A
imposing a careless or
unreasonable risk of harm upon another
4
Q
define duty
A
standard of care will minimize risk of
harm
