6.3 - Non-maleficence
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What does non-maleficence mean?
💡 Hint: Think about the principle's name.
Name one area where non-maleficence is important.
💡 Hint: Consider how innovations can create risks.
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What is the principle of non-maleficence?
💡 Hint: Focus on what this principle literally conveys.
True or False: Non-maleficence applies only to medical biotechnology.
💡 Hint: Consider different types of biotechnology.
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Evaluate a scenario where a breakthrough in genetic modification is being introduced, but there are concerns over side effects on human health. How would you advise the stakeholders in light of non-maleficence?
💡 Hint: Think about how these stakeholders would interact.
Construct a debate between two teams: one advocating for GMOs and the other arguing against them based on non-maleficence. What arguments would each side present?
💡 Hint: Consider how risks need to be addressed.
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