word
beneficence
beh-NEF-ih-sents
bɪˈnɛfɪsənsListen
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beneficence
Dictionary meaning
ethical obligation to act in the best interest of patients; one of the four principles of biomedical ethics alongside autonomy, non-maleficence, and justice
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