Florida National University Nonmaleficence and Beneficence

Dear Students, Safe Patient Handing and Mobility (SPHM) is a concern for patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. SPHM involves safety when lifting, re-positioning, and transferring patients. Formal issue of concern since the 1980s.

Questions:

  1. Mention and describe the Barriers to SPHM.
  2. Explain and describe the Ethical concerns on Nonmaleficence and Beneficence.