Beneficence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002979",
  "term": "Beneficence",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "\"Persons are treated in an ethical manner not only by respecting their decisions and protecting them from harm, but also by making efforts to secure their well-being. Such treatment falls under the principle of beneficence. The term beneficence is often understood to cover acts of kindness or charity that go beyond strict obligation. In this document, beneficence is understood in a stronger sense, as an obligation.\" - The Belmont Report",
  "subject": "Research",
  "references": [
    "EPA Human Subjects Research at EPA: Ethical Standards and Regulatory Requirements at http://www.epa.gov/osainter/phre/phre_course"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/beneficence/"
}