Nonmaleficence refers to the duty of health care providers to “do no harm”.
Beneficence It states that health care providers must aim to provide benefit for their clients in addition to avoiding doing harm.
Autonomy Refers to the right of individuals to self-determination.
Distributive Justice Concern itself with fair allocation, or distribution, of
scarce resources.
Paternalism In this setting, a dominant “paternal” role is taken by a health care provider, judge, or other person or entity who makes decision for the good of another person.
Veracity Refer to the quality of truthfulness.
Fidelity The duty to keep reasonable promises and meet obligations.