Beauchamp and Childress

Beauchamp and Childress are ethicists known for their work on medical ethics. They developed a widely used framework based on four core principles: respect for persons (autonomy), doing good (beneficence), avoiding harm (non-maleficence), and fairness (justice). These principles help guide healthcare professionals in making ethical decisions, ensuring that patient rights are protected, benefits are maximized, harms minimized, and resources are distributed fairly. Their approach emphasizes balancing these principles in complex medical situations to promote ethical and compassionate care.