Primum non nocere
Primum non nocere
Primum non nocere (/pri:mum nɒn nɒ'seɪreɪ/) is a Latin phrase that means "first, do no harm." It is a fundamental principle in medicine and bioethics that all healthcare professionals and medical practitioners should follow.
Etymology
The phrase "Primum non nocere" is derived from the Latin language. "Primum" translates to "first," "non" means "not," and "nocere" means "to harm." The phrase is often attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, but it is not found in the Hippocratic Oath or any of his surviving works. It is believed to have originated from the 17th-century medical text "Epidemics," where the author advises physicians to "either help or do not harm the patient."
Related Terms
- Hippocratic Oath: An oath historically taken by physicians and other healthcare professionals swearing to practice medicine ethically and honestly.
- Bioethics: The study of the ethical issues emerging from advances in biology and medicine.
- Medical ethics: A system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.
- Patient safety: The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare.
See Also
- Beneficence (ethics): The concept in medical ethics that a practitioner should act in the best interest of the patient.
- Nonmaleficence: A bioethical principle that asserts an obligation not to inflict harm intentionally.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Primum non nocere
- Wikipedia's article - Primum non nocere
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