Principlism in the Context of Ethics

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Bioethics has been defined in various ways by certain individuals. Bioethics deals with life issues such as pro-choice which is a way of one deciding whether to procure an abortion or not. It also deals with mercy-killing mostly referred to as euthanasia. Principalism plays a great role in ensuring that all the four moral principles of bioethics are practically adhered to. Additionally, it ensures that all decisions which are considered ethical are followed hence avoiding raising any of the four principles to the highest level.
Principalism is also referred to as the four-principle approach. This is because it entails the four principles of bioethics. These principles of bioethics are; respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice (Mcgee, 2019).
The respect of Anatomy
The principle of autonomy which looks at an individual right without any sort of coercion to make decisions concerning their lives and people should respect their decisions. This principle means respecting one's own body. In health care, a patient has the choice to decide to go through any procedure no matter the risks that are attached to the procedure. An individual has all the right to procure an abortion although there is a risk of loss of too much blood or even develop complications and on worse occasions, it may lead to death.
The Principle of nonmaleficence
This principle requires people not to intentionally create harm and injury to the patient through the acts of omission and commission.
The Principle of Beneficence
This is a principle that addresses the issue that nurses are supposed to take the right actions to promote well. Doing well is best for the patient.
The Principle of Justice
This refers to everyone havi...