Medical ethics: four principles plus attention to scope

1994BMJ , R. Gillon

The “four principles plus scope” approach provide a simple, accessible, and culturally neutral approach about ethical issues in health care. The principles: respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice. The article discusses these topics, and the conclusion in personal decision making.

Key wordsEthics / psychosocial intervention

CountriesGlobal

CategoryPublication