nonmaleficence
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The doctor followed the principle of 'do no harm' by carefully monitoring the patient's condition.
Definition:An ethical principle stating that one should not cause harm to others, either intentionally or unintentionally.
From do no harm
Example:Preventive medicine emphasizes nonmaleficence by focusing on reducing risk factors and harm to patients.
Definition:A branch of medicine focused on preventing illness and injury, rather than just treating disease.
From preventive medicine
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