The five ethical principles are a set of guidelines that help individuals make ethical decisions in various fields, including medicine, law, and business. These principles are:

  1. Autonomy: Respecting the rights of individuals to make their own decisions.
  2. Beneficence: Doing good and promoting the well-being of others.
  3. Nonmaleficence: Avoiding harm to others.
  4. Justice: Being fair and treating people equally.
  5. Fidelity: Keeping promises and being faithful to one’s commitments.