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Option 1
Ethical dilemmas arise in the context of poverty, drug use, and inadequate healthcare
(Kosfeld & Brudney, 2020). The first issue concerns whether these are fundamental rights people
should access. While Locke believed that individuals have the right to life, liberty, and property,
many argue that healthcare is a basic human need that the state should provide. In addition, there
is a debate on whether providing people with handouts or free healthcare is ethical, as some
argue that it can create a sense of entitlement. Moreover, care-based ethics emphasizes the duty
to help those in need, regardless of whether they have a right to it (Rachels & Rachels, 2019).
This perspective advocates for meeting people's fundamental needs, such as shelter, food, and
access to healthcare. On the other hand, rights-based ethics argue that assistance should be
reserved for those with a right to it. This approach prioritizes ensuring individuals' right to life,
liberty, and property but may not necessarily guarantee free healthcare.
Both of these approaches have their merits. I lean more toward the care-based approach.
Whether or not someone has a right to assistance, it is still our responsibility to provide it.
Additionally, providing people with free healthcare is an excellent way to ensure everyone has
access to primary medical care.
Option 2
Several moral standards must be considered regarding recently released healthcare
technology (Rachels & Rachels, 2019). Firstly, it is essential to consider whether or not the
technology is safe and effective. Additionally, it is essential to consider who will have access to
the technology and whether or not it will be affordable. Finally, it is crucial to consider the
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ethical implications of the technology. For example, some healthcare technologies, such as
genetic testing, could be used to discriminate against certain groups of people.
Additionally, care-based ethics argue that we should focus on helping those in need. This
approach would focus on providing people with access to affordable and effective healthcare
(Kosfeld & Brudney, 2020). On the other hand, rights-based ethics argue that we should focus on
ensuring people have the right to life, liberty, and property. This approach would not necessarily
provide people with free healthcare but would instead focus on ensuring that people have the
right to access healthcare. Both approaches have their merits, but I lean more toward the care-
based approach. It is more important to focus on helping those in need than on ensuring that
people have the right to access healthcare.
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References
Kosfeld, M., & Brudney, J. (2020). Ethical decision making in health care: A practical guide.
John Wiley & Sons.
Rachels, S., & Rachels, J. (2019). The elements of moral philosophy (9th ed.). Mcgraw-Hill
Education.