Lassie /las-sie/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Lassie is little girl. Lass is a Scottish and Northern English term for a girl.
Ethics and Medical Futility: The Healthcare Professional's Role. Target Audience And Goal Statement. This activity is intended for advanced practice nurses, RNs, and any other healthcare professionals with interest and experience in caring for the elderly.
Ethics at a Glance. Nonmaleficence. The principle of nonmaleficence states that we should act in ways that do not. inflict evil or cause harm to others. In particular, we should not cause avoidable. or intentional harm. This includes avoiding even the risk of harm. It is important. to point out that this principle can be violated with or without intention.