Non-Maleficence

The other principled is Non – maleficence also known as to do no harm or inflict intentional (Farlex, 2013). This is very important ethic, and within the code (2015) and has legislations on it. It is very important in the case of Sam because it gives instructions for the nurse to follow. The principles of this states that the nurse should not cause harm to him. This not only ethically wrong but also morally wrong due to the fact that the nurse should be caring and want to do as much as possible to help Sam’s quality of life. It is vital that nurse and other healthcare professionals understand that if they do any harm to Sam or any patient or put a life at risk then they will not only lose their job, they may get arrested by the police.