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Primum non nocere. Primum non nocere ( Classical Latin: [ˈpriːmũː noːn nɔˈkeːrɛ]) is a Latin phrase that means " first, do no harm ". The phrase is sometimes recorded as primum nil nocere. [1] [better source needed]
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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...
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!...
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...
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....
The Hippocratic Oath does not require doctors to do no harm, but to help their patients as much as they can by recommending tests or treatments that have the potential to benefit them. The author explains the limitations and challenges of applying this principle in real-time situations, such as when the diagnosis is unclear or the risk of harm is high.
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Feb 4, 2022 · The ‘do no harm’ principle is a maxim that has been used in various fields of ethics, such as bioethics, education and internet ethics, but also in policy making contexts, such as the EU’s Action Plan on sustainable finance. This paper challenges the simplicity and adequacy of this principle, and its relation to Mill’s theory of knowledge and the liberal tradition.
- Frank Vibert
Jun 4, 2020 · The principle of beneficence is the obligation of physician to act for the benefit of the patient and supports a number of moral rules to protect and defend the right of others, prevent harm, remove conditions that will cause harm, help persons with disabilities, and rescue persons in danger.
- Basil Varkey
- 10.1159/000509119
- 2020
- Med Princ Pract. 2021 Feb; 30(1): 17-28.
Jan 30, 2024 · The do no harm principle is one of the fundamental humanitarian principles that UNHCR and other humanitarian actors should uphold when responding to crises. It means that they should take measures to prevent and alleviate any adverse consequences of their actions on the affected populations. The web page explains the relevance, guidance and annexes of this and other humanitarian principles for emergency operations.
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. Provisional estimates suggest that nearly 65,000 Americans died from an overdose of drugs in 2016, a 21 percent ...
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Oct 20, 2019 · What Does 'First Do No Harm' Mean? "First do no harm" is a popular saying that derives from the Latin phrase, "primum non nocere" or "primum nil nocere." The term is particularly popular amongst those involved in the field of healthcare, medicine, or bioethics, and among popular accounts of the medical field, since it is a basic principle ...
