Question

Dr.Smith is working in an emergency room. She has multiple patients arrive from a shooting incident. She directs her team to prioritize the other victims over the teenager who is thought to be the shooter,even though he is in the most critical condition.In choosing to do so Dr smith is violating the ethical principle of

Answer 1

nonmaleficence

Explanation:

In medicine, ethical principles include, among others, beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, and veracity. The principle of nonmaleficence states that medical professionals always must protect the safety of all patients. An example of this principle would be to avoid negligent or malicious behavior regarding the care of a patient.