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As the principles of beneficence and non-maleficence are closely related, they're discussed together during this section. Beneficence involves balancing the advantages of treatment against the risks and costs involved, whereas non-maleficence means avoiding the causation of harm. As many treatments involve a point of harm, the principle of non-maleficence would imply that the harm shouldn't be disproportionate to the advantage of the treatment. Respecting the principles of beneficence and non-maleficence may in certain circumstances mean failing to respect a person’s autonomy i.e. respecting their views about a particular treatment. For example, it's going to be necessary to supply treatment that's not desired so as to stop the event of a future, more serious ill health. The treatment could be unpleasant, uncomfortableIn cases where the patient lacks legal competence to form a choice, medical staff is expected to act within the best interests of the patient. In doing so, they'll take under consideration the principles of beneficence and non-maleficence. However, it might be helpful for medical staff in such cases, if the patient lacking capacity had made an advance directive.      

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