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From the following answer choices, choose the description of the ethical principle that best corresponds to the term Beneficence
Suggested Answer: B
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37 comments · newest first
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Sherly
11 months ago
C is more about fairness, not beneficence.
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Rashad
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure B is the right answer? Seems too broad.
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Sharan
12 months ago
I thought it was A at first, but B makes more sense.
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Geoffrey
12 months ago
Definitely B! It captures the essence of beneficence.
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Marge
1 year ago
Beneficence is all about promoting good for members.
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Matthew
1 year ago
I’m pretty certain that Beneficence involves promoting the welfare of members, so B seems to be the best choice here.
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Georgene
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused because A talks about not harming, which sounds like it could fit too, but I feel like that’s more about non-maleficence.
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Isabella
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think Beneficence is related to doing good for patients, which makes me think B is right.
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Antonio
1 year ago
I think Beneficence is about promoting good, so I’m leaning towards option B, but I’m not completely sure.
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Selma
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on this one. The options all seem related to healthcare ethics, but I'm not totally sure how they map to the specific principle of Beneficence. I might need to review my notes on the different ethical principles before making a decision here.
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Alesia
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. Beneficence is about actively doing good and promoting the welfare of others. Option B captures that idea of respecting individual goals and values while also working for the good of the group as a whole. That seems like the best match for the ethical principle of Beneficence.
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Rima
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm a bit unsure between options B and C. Beneficence is about doing good and promoting the wellbeing of others, so I'm not sure if the "fair distribution of benefits and burdens" in option C is the best fit. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Rory
1 year ago
I think the key here is to identify the ethical principle that best corresponds to the term "Beneficence". Based on the answer choices, it seems like option B is the most relevant - it talks about treating members in a way that respects their goals and values, while also promoting the good of the members as a group.
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Jamie
1 year ago
Beneficence? More like 'be-nice-ence,' am I right? Healthcare providers should be the 'benefit-ent' of their members, not just the 'benefit-distributor.'
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Tien
1 year ago
C) Health plans and their providers should treat each member in a manner that respects the member's goals and values, and they also have a duty to promote the good of the members as a group
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Kris
1 year ago
B) Health plans and their providers should treat each member in a manner that respects the member's goals and values, and they also have a duty to promote the good of the members as a group
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Mayra
1 year ago
A) Health plans and their providers should treat each member in a manner that respects the member's goals and values, and they also have a duty to promote the good of the members as a group
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Carin
1 year ago
C) Health plans and their providers should treat each member in a manner that respects the member's goals and values, and they also have a duty to promote the good of the members as a group
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Sylvie
1 year ago
B) Health plans and their providers should treat each member in a manner that respects the member's goals and values, and they also have a duty to promote the good of the members as a group
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Thurman
1 year ago
A) Health plans and their providers should treat each member in a manner that respects the member's goals and values, and they also have a duty to promote the good of the members as a group
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Janessa
2 years ago
B is the clear choice here. Beneficence is about being a benevolent healthcare superhero, not just an impartial resource manager. 'With great power comes great responsibility,' as they say.
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Refugia
1 year ago
Beneficence is a key ethical principle in healthcare.
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Brigette
1 year ago
Definitely, being a healthcare superhero is important.
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Winfred
1 year ago
I agree, it's all about promoting the good of the members.
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Wai
2 years ago
I think B is the best description of Beneficence.
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Launa
2 years ago
As a healthcare provider, I'd say B is the way to go. Beneficence is about more than just avoiding harm - it's about actively doing what's best for the patient. 'First, do no harm' is just the beginning!
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Ilda
1 year ago
Yes, it's important to always consider what is best for the patient's well-being.
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Meghan
1 year ago
I agree, beneficence is all about promoting the good of the patient.
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Carmelina
2 years ago
I was torn between B and C, but B seems to hit the nail on the head. Beneficence is about doing good, not just distributing resources fairly.
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Jolanda
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be A.
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Lynna
2 years ago
B definitely captures the essence of beneficence - promoting the good of the members while respecting their individual goals and values. This is key for any ethical healthcare provider.
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Devora
1 year ago
Healthcare providers have a duty to promote the well-being of their patients.
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Salina
2 years ago
It's important to respect the individual goals and values of each member.
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Cassie
2 years ago
Beneficence is all about promoting the good of the members.
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Josefa
2 years ago
I agree, B is the best description of beneficence.
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Cordelia
2 years ago
I agree with Kristin, because beneficence is about promoting the good of the members.
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Kristin
2 years ago
I think the answer is B.