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Response to Melissa Loch
Hello Melissa Loch! It is true that the four principles of ethics are non-maleficence, respect for
autonomy, benevolence, and justice (Varkey, 2021). Your rank among the four principles is great.
I believe that in the Christian perspective, beneficence comes first. Nonmaleficence is second
because of its close relationship to beneficence. Adhering to this rule means refraining from any
behavior that might cause harm to others (Heston & Pahang, 2019). Justice is third since it
involves the fair treatment, equitable distribution of resources, and adherence to ethically upheld
regulations. As God has given us the freedom to choose to follow his ways, autonomy would last
place.
References
Heston, T. F., & Pahang, J. A. (2019). Moral injury and the four pillars of bioethics.
F1000Research
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8
, 1193. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.19754.1
Varkey, B. (2021). Principles of Clinical Ethics and Their Application to Practice.
Medical
Principles and Practice
,
30
(1), 17–28. Karger. https://doi.org/10.1159/000509119
Response to
Hello! It is true that the four ethical guiding principles are (Varkey, 2021): Respect for autonomy
permits people to make decisions and behave based on their worldviews. Non-maleficence is
balancing the advantages and dangers of medical treatments and procedures. Benevolence is a
moral commitment to be kind to others and exhibit pity and kindness. Justice means fair,
equitable, and suitable treatment (Bredenoord, 2017). I agree with your ranking of the ethical
principles—respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—and believe it
should be honored. It is true that the Christian worldview ranks ethical principles as follows:
beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and respect for autonomy.
References
Bredenoord, A. L. (2017). The Principles of Biomedical Ethics Revisited.
Intercultural Dialogue
in Bioethics
, 133–151. https://doi.org/10.1142/9781786340481_0006
Varkey, B. (2021). Principles of Clinical Ethics and Their Application to Practice.
Medical
Principles and Practice
,
30
(1), 17–28. Karger. https://doi.org/10.1159/000509119
Response to Dakota Rogers
Hello Dakota Rogers! It is true that there are four guiding ethical principles (Beauchamp &
Rauprich, 2017): Respect for Autonomy: the individual patient's capacity to make choices about
his or her health and destiny. Benevolence: the act and promotion of good; preventing and
removing evil or damage. Non-maleficence: The need to refrain from doing damage to others.
Justice: maximizing positive outcomes for patients and society in a way that upholds principles
of justice, impartiality, and equality (Teven & Gottlieb, 2017). I appreciate the way you
categorized principles of ethics like "autonomy," "non-maleficence," "beneficence," and "justice"
according to your view. I believe that from a Christian perspective, beneficence is the most
important principle, followed by non-maleficence, justice, and autonomy.
References
Beauchamp, T. L., & Rauprich, O. (2017). Principlism.
Encyclopedia of Global Bioethics
, 2282–
2293. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09483-0_348
Teven, C. M., & Gottlieb, L. J. (2017). The Four-Quadrant Approach to Ethical Issues in Burn
Care.
AMA
Journal
of
Ethics
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20
(6),
595–601.
https://doi.org/10.1001/journalofethics.2018.20.6.vwpt1-1806.
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