
The Five Ethical Principles
The Five Ethical Principles guide responsible behavior: Respect for persons means valuing everyone's autonomy and dignity. Beneficence involves helping others and preventing harm. Non-maleficence means do no harm in your actions. Justice ensures fairness and equitable treatment for all. Fidelity emphasizes loyalty, trustworthiness, and keeping promises. Together, these principles encourage honest, fair, and considerate conduct, fostering trust and integrity in personal and professional interactions.