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  1. donoharmmedicine.orgDo No Harm

    5 days ago · Do No Harm: Protecting healthcare from the disastrous consequences of identity politics. Since our launch in April 2022, our successes include: 8,000+ Members. 900+ Tipline submissions. 440+ FOIA requests. 160+ OCR complaints. 9,200+ Media hits. Become a Member.

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  2. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › first-do-no-harmFirst, do no harm - Harvard Health

    • So Why The Confusion?
    • Is "First, Do No Harm" Even Possible?
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    Admittedly, there is similar language found in both places. For example, here's a line from one translation of the Hippocratic Oath: "I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous." Yes, the pledger commits to avoi...

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    The idea that doctors should, as a starting point, not harm their patients is an appealing one. But doesn't that set the bar rather low? Of courseno physician should set out to do something that will only be accompanied by predictable and preventable harm. We don't need an ancient ancestor, however well-respected, or an oath to convince us of that!...

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    Imagine the following situations: 1. Your diagnosis is clear — say, strep throat — and there's an effective treatment available that carries only minor risks. Here, "first, do no harm" is not particularly relevant or useful. 2. Your diagnosis isn'tclear and the optimal course of testing or treatment is uncertain — for example, you have back pain or...

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    The fact is that when difficult, real-time decisions must be made, it's hard to apply the "first, do no harm" dictum because estimates of risk and benefit are so uncertain and prone to error. But it isa reminder that we need high-quality research to help us better understand the balance of risk and benefit for the tests and treatments we recommend....

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    Learn the origin and meaning of the phrase "first, do no harm" and how it relates to medical practice. Find out why it may not be as practical or helpful as you might think.

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  4. donoharmmedicine.org › aboutAbout Do No Harm

    Do No Harm represents physicians, nurses, medical students, patients, and policymakers focused on keeping identity politics out of medical education, research, and clinical practice. We believe in making healthcare better for all – not undermining it in pursuit of a political agenda.

  5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesPrinciples of Clinical Ethics and Their Application to Practice

    Jun 4, 2020 · Nonmaleficence is the obligation of a physician not to harm the patient. This simply stated principle supports several moral rules − do not kill, do not cause pain or suffering, do not incapacitate, do not cause offense, and do not deprive others of the goods of life.

    • Basil Varkey
    • 10.1159/000509119
    • 2020
    • Med Princ Pract. 2021 Feb; 30(1): 17-28.

  6. medicalaid.org › the-hippocratic-oath-first-do-no-harmThe Hippocratic Oath: First Do No Harm | International ...

    Jul 30, 2023 · Learn about the history and significance of the Hippocratic Oath, a time-honored pledge that guides medical professionals worldwide. Explore the ethical principles of non-maleficence, patient autonomy, and medical education that underpin the Oath.

  7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK594949INTRODUCTION - First, Do No Harm - NCBI Bookshelf

    The medical dictum primum non nocere (first, do no harm) is usually attributed to Hippocrates, and a poignant modern example of the injunction’s warning lies in the balance between the legitimate value and inappropriate use of the substances derived from the opium poppy plant.

  8. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsPatient safety - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Sep 11, 2023 · Learn about the causes, consequences and prevention of patient harm in health care, which affects millions of people worldwide every year. Find out how WHO promotes patient safety and supports countries to reduce the burden of avoidable harm.