Primum non nocere

The expression ‘Primum Non Nocere’ has long been invoked, and it is often thought that the very least that doctors can do is to refrain from harming patients. I understand that, when considered properly, Primum Non Nocere is very demanding and, when taken literally, greatly reduces treatment options. Therefore, imposing harm upon patients in the context of treatment is tolerated if it: is likely to yield benefits that are of at least the same level of magnitude as the harm they involve; represents the available treatment option with the most favourable profile for the patient’s interests; and the patient has validly consented to the imposition of…

Primum non nocere. First do no harm. It is the guiding principle in Western medicine that dates back to the ancient Greeks. When facing disease, medical professionals must strive “to do good or to do no harm,” as it is stated in the Hippocratic Corpus. When the line between good and harm becomes muddled in ambiguity, ethical dilemmas arise. So it goes, the case could be made for controversial procedures such as abortion and assisted suicide doing either good or harm to a human life, and the…

In the case of futile patients it is hard not to hurt them because you usually end up having a choice to make between two options. First option is to let the patient go which contradict this statement. Secondly, you could put the patient on life support, which provides them with a small chance of recovering, less than one percent, but most doctors consider it impossible. Modern medicine has been steadily improving thus giving a chance to discover new ways to cure those patients. Thinking that…

lethal injection is needed that it must be "in such a way as to cause the least possible physical and mental suffering." (3) Over 3 percent of executions have been botched since 1890 but the amount of lethal injection being botched is twice the percentage amount with less then have the total executions being done. Over 7% have been botched since 1890 . (4) Doctors know that the public would lose trust in them if they participate that is why they are not required to identify themselves to the…

Researchers argue that stakeholders’ interests, opinions, and concerns in for-profits organizations are managed efficiently through collaborating effort. Stakeholders have an influence on the group performance and its people. Stakeholders control groups daily operation through active listening to diverse opinions, and attentively addressing those ideas. Bâlc, Petric, and Estefan (2015) stated that for-profit organization stakeholders encourage companies to point out the responsibilities of the…

The Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy (CPOA) is a leadership and development course designed to prepare Chief Petty Officers for increased responsibility as a member of the Chief Petty Officer Corps. During my five weeks at the CPOA I had the opportunity to network with fellow Chiefs, examine myself as a leader and grow as a person. There were several courses and experiences that I benefited from, however there were three in particular that had a tremendous impact on my overall outlook as…

lawyer-referred community service. Still others volunteer because they are in various clubs that require volunteering as part of the membership. Clubs such as the National Honor Society and Student Council both require you to get a minimum number of volunteer hours to be a part of their organization. Whatever the reason (or your reason) to volunteer, it leads to the same result, it helps others in need. Community Link Mission is one of the many places to do just that…to help. Community Link…

Using theatre to help the homeless Homelessness is a huge problem in the United Kingdom, homelessness doesn 't just involve people sleeping on the streets it also encompasses families living in temporary accommodation or in substandard housing. My idea is to devise a piece of theatre using workshops with some people who have gone through or are going through homelessness, once a piece has been devised then a short tour will take the production around schools and areas with higher than normal…

of assistance to non-profit organisations. This paper begins by a definition of non-profit organisations and governance. 2. Non-profit Organisation and governance Non-profit organisations or non-profit corporate entities are organisations that offer varied services. Similar to other organisations, non-profit organisations adhere to strategies to help realise business missions and goals (Wells, 2012). Non-profit organisations are typically governed by the articles of association, which define…

My goal as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and leader in the United States Army has always been to lead by example. My goal in doing this is to help my soldiers be the best that they can be in order to create a strong and ready force. In order to grow and become more knowledgeable in my position as a leader, I often reflect on my choices, decisions, and the actions of my soldiers. Although I have had many memorable experiences in my military career, the one that makes me the proudest is when I…