Non maleficence: do not harm This principle means that workers should avoid doing harm to other people and should prevent harm if they can. It is often expressed as else do no harm’. ‘above Beneficence: do good This principle means that we should do our best to protect the welfare of others. We should act in the best interests of other people. We should be proactive in trying to do good. Fidelity: be trustworthy This principle refers to being faithful, loyal, dependable, reliable and honest. It means keeping our word and honouring promises and commitments. It requires integrity. It often means following through and doing what we say we will so that the person knows they can trust and feel safe with us. Justice: be fair This principle involves treating people equally and fairly by upholding their rights. It does not always mean treating everyone the same, and may require some flexibility, especially for members of minority groups and people who are disadvantaged in some way. It can require courage to support people to have their rights upheld and speak up for what is right, even to those in power.
Non maleficence: do not harm This principle means that workers should avoid doing harm to other people and should prevent harm if they can. It is often expressed as ‘above else do no harm’. Beneficence: do good This principle means that we should do our best to protect the welfare of others. We should act in the best interests of other people. We should be proactive in trying to do good. Fidelity: be trustworthy This principle refers to being faithful, loyal, dependable, reliable and honest. It means keeping our word and honouring promises and commitments. It requires integrity. It often means following through and doing what we say we will so that the person knows they can trust and feel safe with us. Justice: be fair This principle involves treating people equally and fairly by upholding their rights. It does not always mean treating everyone the same, and may require some flexibility, especially for members of minority groups and people who are disadvantaged in some way. It can require courage to support people to have their rights upheld and speak up for what is right, even to those in power.
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