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Benefits of Bio-medical Ethics

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What would be the primary benefit of bio-medical ethics? List references please.

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By discussion and example, this solution highlights the primary benefits of bio-medical ethics, including an example of applying bio-medical ethical principles to an ethical decision-making model.

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1. What would be the primary benefit of bio-medical ethics?

The primary benefit of bio-medical ethics is that it provides a moral framework to medical professionals to provide quality care to patients and the community as a whole. It also provides an ethical framework for decision-making in order to make best practice decisions in the care of patients. When decisions are based on an ethical framework it protects medical professionals and facilities from making medical errors that could result in malpractice suits. It also results in quality care to patients.

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