Table 1 Definitions of each ethical value category, based on Beauchamp and Childress [12]
Principle | Definition |
|---|---|
Respect for autonomy | Respecting the decision-making capacities of autonomous persons |
Beneficence | Providing benefits and balancing benefits against risks and costs |
Non-maleficence | Avoiding the causation of harm |
Justice | Distributing benefits, risks, and costs fairly |