Introduction
The system of ethics has spanned across many years and is applied to almost fields in the modern world. From accounting to medical fields, ethics are being utilized and appreciated for the reaped benefits they bring to board. Ethics simply involve the application of the code of conduct in the field of practice precisely those pertaining licensed professionals. The medical field has over the years established ethical statement for the benefit of the patients (Kitchens, Harle & Li, 2014) Ethics strikes beyond the commonly known philosophy that goes, “let’s treat people the way we would have them treat us”. In the application of the above analogy, professionals could have it wrong. To be able to live the common benefit of the patients and doctors, it is imperative to dissect some of the fundamental principles in the medical field which involves confidentiality, non-maleficence, justice.
Respect for autonomy