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principle of beneficence

principle of beneficence The principle of beneficence is an ethical idea that emphasizes being kind and acting in ways that are beneficial.

The principle of beneficence is an ethical idea that emphasizes being kind and acting in ways that are beneficial. In ethics, it means seeking outcomes that create more overall benefit than harm.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Beneficence” (D026686).
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