Ethical Issues
It has become necessary to ration a vaccine for a contagious disease
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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:
1. Re-read the statement above and reflect on a possible solution.
2. Examine the following theories below:
a. Utilitarianism
b. Rights-based
c. Duty-based
d. Justice-based
e. Virtue-based
3. 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?
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· Answer the questions as thoroughly and concisely as possible.
. Be sure to reference any works that you utilize in answering the questions (1 page Be sure that references are in APA format).