Values
Values (Medicine)
Values (/ˈvæl.juːz/) in the context of medicine refers to the standards or principles that guide the conduct and decision-making process of healthcare professionals. These values are often derived from the ethical principles of bioethics, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
Etymology
The term "values" originates from the Middle English term "value", which is derived from the Old French "valoir", meaning "to be worth". In the context of medicine, the term has been used to denote the principles or standards that guide the conduct of healthcare professionals since the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Bioethics: A field of study concerned with the ethical and philosophical implications of certain biological and medical procedures, technologies, and treatments.
- Autonomy: In medical ethics, autonomy refers to the right of a patient to make informed decisions about their own healthcare.
- Beneficence: An ethical principle that obligates healthcare professionals to act in the best interests of the patient.
- Non-maleficence: An ethical principle that obligates healthcare professionals to do no harm to the patient.
- Justice: In medical ethics, justice refers to the fair distribution of healthcare resources and the fair treatment of patients.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Values
- Wikipedia's article - Values
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