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What is the ethical principle of doing no harm called?

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Nonmaleficence

Nonmaleficence is a core principle of bioethics, famously embodied in the Hippocratic Oath's spirit of 'first, do no harm.' It requires healthcare providers to avoid causing unnecessary pain or injury to their patients.

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