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