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Medical Ethics: Navigating the Moral Dilemmas of Healthcare
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What is the primary ethical principle that guides healthcare professionals in their decision-making?
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Non-maleficence
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Non-maleficence, or the principle of doing no harm, is the primary ethical principle that guides healthcare professionals in their decision-making. It requires them to take all reasonable steps to avoid causing harm to patients.