Medical law and ethics mnemonic

Principles of medical ethics

Common questions

What is the Medical law and ethics mnemonic?

ABJN. It helps you recall: Principles of medical ethics.

What does "A" stand for?

Autonomy

What does "B" stand for?

Beneficence

What does "J" stand for?

Justice

What are all the parts of the ABJN mnemonic?

A: Autonomy; B: Beneficence; J: Justice; N: Non-maleficence.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Medical law and ethics in Forensic Medicine.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

Does not say how to resolve conflicts between principles.

How is this useful clinically?

Four principles used to analyse ethical dilemmas.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a Forensic Medicine question about Medical law and ethics.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.