Beneficence

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The act of promoting or doing good. Beneficence is a key value of biomedical ethics. In radiological protection it is to increase the direct and indirect benefits for individuals, communities and the environment.


(Adapted from ICRP Publication 138)

ICRP Glossary entry - 7 March 2019