Emanuel and Emanuel's Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics

Emanuel and Emanuel’s Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics provide a framework for guiding ethical decisions in healthcare. Respect for autonomy means honoring patients' rights to make their own choices about their care. Non-maleficence involves avoiding harm to patients. Beneficence is about acting in the patient's best interest to promote their well-being. Justice refers to fairness in distributing healthcare resources and treatments. These principles help health professionals navigate complex moral issues, ensuring care respects patient rights, avoids harm, promotes good, and is fairly allocated.