 ##  [Principle of Beneficence](/principle-beneficence) 

  ##  [Principle of Beneficence](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/principle-beneficence-0) 

  
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**Health &amp; Life Sciences Dictionary**

 
Definition

Ethical duty of healthcare professionals and systems to take positive actions that promote patient well‑being, prevent or remove harm, and provide benefits proportional to clinical goals and available resources.