@retalien
The four principles of medical ethics are maleficence, benevolence, justice, and autonomy.
Benevolence isn’t always spoken about, but it’s held in the highest regard. It means acting in the best interest of the patient — caring for them, and approaching their condition with a kind, well-meaning attitude.
I remember a doctor on ward rounds who kept talking about amputation and cutting off limbs. Patients grew scared every time they saw him, thinking he didn’t care about them.
But one resident changed everything. He simply asked the patient’s name and how they were doing.
That small act of benevolence was all it took to win the whole ward over. That’s what made him the “best doctor.”
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