IHP 420 Ethical Theories Worksheet
Part One
Propose a solution to the following scenario using each of the five ethical theories presented in this module. Explain how your solution aligns with the major ideas within each theory.
Scenario: There is a pandemic of a contagious disease. In the United States, there is only enough of the vaccine to cover 70% of the population. How do you determine who gets the vaccine?
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Theory |
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a. Utilitarianism |
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b. Rights-based ethics |
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c. Duty-based ethics |
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d. Justice-based ethics |
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e. Virtue-based ethics |
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Part Two
Consider the same scenario, but explain what process you would need to add to your solution to protect the bioethics principles.
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Principle |
Solution |
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a. Autonomy |
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b. Beneficence |
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c. Nonmalfeasance |
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d. Justice |
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