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Ethical Issues

Question 1: It has become necessary to ration a vaccine for a contagious disease. There is only enough vaccine available to cover 25% of the U.S. population. It is now crucial to determine an appropriate method to ensure coverage for 100% of the U.S. population, but how?

Instructions:

Re-read the statement above and reflect on a possible solution.

Question 2: Examine the following theories below:

2.1. Utilitarianism
2.2. Rights-based
2.3. Duty-based
2.4. Justice-based
2.5. Virtue-based

Question 3: Is there any combination of the above theories or another theory that would guide you to a more ethical solution for distribution and the right order of distribution?