What are the 4 pillars of ethics

Beneficence: Doing what's best for the patient Non-maleficence: Do not harm the patient (do no harm)Justice: Whether something is legal within the rights of the individual, and whether it is fair and balanced from a societal perspectiveAutonomy: The right of a patient to make their own decision

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