The Four Prima Facie Principles Of Ethical Dilemmas

Physicians encounter various moral dilemmas throughout their everyday lives. In-addition, these dilemmas do not offer a single and direct solution. When challenged with ethical conflicts physicians can draw upon the four prima facie principles of biomedical ethics, to frame and guide their moral reasoning to make the best decision. The prima facie duties are beneficence, non-maleficence, respect for autonomy and justice.
Physicians encounter various moral dilemmas throughout their everyday lives. In-addition, these dilemmas do not offer a single and direct solution. When challenged with ethical conflicts physicians can draw upon the four prima facie principles of biomedical ethics, to frame and guide their moral reasoning to make the best