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Primum non nocere (Classical Latin: [ˈpriːmũː noːn nɔˈkeːrɛ]) is a Latin phrase that means "first, do no harm". The phrase is sometimes recorded as primum nil nocere. [better source needed]
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Admittedly, there is similar language found in both places. For example, here's a line from one translation of the Hippocratic Oath: "I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous." Yes, the pledger commits to avoi...
The idea that doctors should, as a starting point, not harm their patients is an appealing one. But doesn't that set the bar rather low? Of courseno physician should set out to do something that will only be accompanied by predictable and preventable harm. We don't need an ancient ancestor, however well-respected, or an oath to convince us of that!...
Imagine the following situations: 1. Your diagnosis is clear — say, strep throat — and there's an effective treatment available that carries only minor risks. Here, "first, do no harm" is not particularly relevant or useful. 2. Your diagnosis isn'tclear and the optimal course of testing or treatment is uncertain — for example, you have back pain or...
The fact is that when difficult, real-time decisions must be made, it's hard to apply the "first, do no harm" dictum because estimates of risk and benefit are so uncertain and prone to error. But it isa reminder that we need high-quality research to help us better understand the balance of risk and benefit for the tests and treatments we recommend....
Learn the origin and meaning of the phrase "first, do no harm" and how it relates to medical practice. Find out why it may not be as practical or helpful as you might think.
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Jun 4, 2020 · Nonmaleficence is the obligation of a physician not to harm the patient. This simply stated principle supports several moral rules − do not kill, do not cause pain or suffering, do not incapacitate, do not cause offense, and do not deprive others of the goods of life.
- Basil Varkey
- 10.1159/000509119
- 2020
- Med Princ Pract. 2021 Feb; 30(1): 17-28.
Sep 11, 2023 · Learn about the causes, consequences and prevention of patient harm in health care, which affects millions of people worldwide every year. The web page explains the definition, principles and framework of patient safety, and provides examples of common sources of harm and factors leading to it.
Feb 4, 2022 · This research paper explores the history and meaning of the ‘do no harm’ principle in political economy, from Mill’s liberal tradition to contemporary debates on sustainable finance. It argues that the principle is not simple or easy to apply, and requires openness to knowledge, dialogue and experimentation.
- Frank Vibert
World Vision uses the "Do No Harm" tool to integrate conflict-sensitivity in its projects and programs. Learn how "Do No Harm" helps understand and minimise harm and build local capacities for peace.
Jan 30, 2024 · Learn how UNHCR upholds the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence in its work with forcibly displaced and stateless persons. Find out how UNHCR applies the principle of 'do no harm' to prevent and alleviate any adverse consequences of its actions on the affected populations.
