Nonmaleficience Requires That We Avoid or Prevent Harm

question 5

Essay

Nonmaleficience requires that we avoid or prevent harm. List two ways that health care can harm patients. For each item, a list way that it can prevent harm.

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Definitions:

Bargained-For-Exchange

A fundamental concept in contract law that requires each party to provide something of value to the other for a contract to be valid.

Statutorily Enforceable

Refers to rights or obligations that are created, recognized, and enforced through specific statutes or laws enacted by a legislative body.

Past-Due

Referring to a payment or obligation that has not been met by its deadline.

Breach of Contract

The failure to perform as specified in a legally binding contract, which can lead to legal actions and damages.