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Ethical Principles
| Autonomy - Think all by myself (I have the right to make my own decisions) | • Respecting a patient's values & beliefs • Remembering that patients hold the right to: • Make their own decisions • Make all choices in their care |
| Beneficence - "benefit" = good | Always doing right by the patient & acting with compassion • Always choosing the good for each patient |
| Fidelity - Fidelity think Faithful | • Remaining loyal and faithful in actions & care • Keeping the promise of safe, well-intentioned care |
| Accountability - Accountability think I am accountable for my actions | • Taking responsibility for all actions • Being accountable for errors or mistakes |
| Justice - "just" = fair I just want fair care for all | • Delivering equal care to all |
| Nonmaleficence - "non" = none "mal" = bad | • Doing no harm • Not inflicting any harm on any patient (intentional or unintentional) |
| Veracity - VERacity think VERy honest | • Being entirely honest with the patient at all times |