🏥 USMLE Exam Prep

The principle of beneficence in medical ethics requires physicians to:

A Do no harm
B Act in the patient best interest and promote their well-being
C Respect patient autonomy only
D Distribute resources fairly

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Four principles of medical ethics: Beneficence (do good), Non-maleficence (do no harm), Autonomy (respect patient choices), Justice (fair distribution). Beneficence: positive obligation to help.

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