Discussions of beneficence have historically been sparse in the medical, and even the cancer-specific medical literature. However, because of shifting societal attitudes, especially as they apply to ...

Leon Kass, chairman of the president's advisory council on bioethics, claims that "cloning represents a turning point in human history. ... It thus carries with it a number of troubling consequences ...

The world of bioethics is defined by four basic principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence and nonmaleficence. Healthcare practitioners use these principles as their guiding force when evaluating the ...

Credit: Getty Images Respect for the autonomy of patients does not mean leaving them to navigate health care decisions on their own. Shared decision-making enables physicians to serve as guides to ...

Beneficence refers to acting from a spirit of compassion and kindness to benefit others. [4] Nurses and physicians must view beneficence from the perspective of the patient and families. Parents and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on substantial inequities in U.S. health care, both in oncology and more generally. Fundamental ethical principles, including respect for autonomy, beneficence, ...

I teach in Ball State’s Department of Telecommunications. Whenever possible between classes, I take advantage of sunny days with long walks around campus. There’s much to appreciate about the ...