Mia works as a nurse in a non-profit hospital in New York City. She sees a variety of different patients on a daily basis. This morning, she is treating a very high-profile celebrity who fell and broke a leg and two homeless individuals who were involved in a fire and badly burned. In an effort to uphold which of the four principles of ethics, Mia works hard to treat all three patients equally and provide the best possible care for each of them, regardless of their societal status? (1 point) Responses autonomy autonomy justice justice maleficence maleficence nonmaleficence

Answer 1

Mia is upholding the principle of justice by treating all three patients equally and providing the best possible care for each of them, regardless of their societal status. Justice in healthcare ethics refers to the fair and equitable treatment of individuals and ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need.