beneficence
ethics
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Beneficence is the quality of doing or producing good, or showing sympathetic concern for the well-being of others. It can also refer to a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity or public institution. In an ethical context, beneficence is a fundamental principle, often paired with nonmaleficence (doing no harm), that guides medical practitioners and society to act in ways that promote the welfare of patients. This principle emphasizes positive actions to help others and contribute to their well-being.1234
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