Principalism: A Case Study
Principalism is defined as the ethics system that is based on 4 moral principles (Grand Canyon University, 2015). These principles are:
1) Respect for autonomy: is a principle that requires respect for the decision-making capacity of the persons involved.
2) Nonmaleficence: principle requires that people will not cause harm to others.
3) Beneficence: require that people prevent harm, provide benefits, and balance benefits against risks and costs.
4) Justice: require fair distribution of benefits, risks, and costs (Grand Canyon University, 2015).
I would rank nonmaleficence and beneficence, both together in the highest top of the list, follow by respect for autonomy, and last, but not least justice. For me, as a healthcare provider, the more
1) Respect for autonomy: is a principle that requires respect for the decision-making capacity of the persons involved.
2) Nonmaleficence: principle requires that people will not cause harm to others.
3) Beneficence: require that people prevent harm, provide benefits, and balance benefits against risks and costs.
4) Justice: require fair distribution of benefits, risks, and costs (Grand Canyon University, 2015).
I would rank nonmaleficence and beneficence, both together in the highest top of the list, follow by respect for autonomy, and last, but not least justice. For me, as a healthcare provider, the more