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.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The principle of beneficence in medical ethics requires physicians to:" is Option B: Act in the patient best interest and promote their well-being.

The other options — A) Do no harm, C) Respect patient autonomy only, D) Distribute resources fairly — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: 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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The principle of beneficence in medical ethics requires physicians to:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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