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.
- Examine the following theories below:
Utilitarianism
Rights-based
Duty-based
Justice-based
Virtue-based - Please answer the following question:
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? Do you think that leads you to a dilemma? Why or why not?