This scenario exemplifies the principle of nonmaleficence, which refers to the ethical obligation to avoid causing harm to patients. By sharing the information about the potential harm of the medication and taking the patient off it, you acted to prevent further harm, aligning with this ethical principle.
One of your patients has been participating in a clinical trial that requires him to take a new cancer medication for 12-weeks. Around the eighth week of the trial, you uncover evidence that the medication is likely very harmful and can exacerbate cancer rather than treat it. Even though the study isn’t over yet, you share this information with your patient and immediately take him off of the medication to help him avoid any further harm. This is an example of what principle of ethics? (1 point) Responses nonmaleficence nonmaleficence maleficence maleficence autonomy autonomy justice
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