mod 2 DB

Ethical Issues

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:

1. Re-read the statement above and reflect on a possible solution.
2. Examine the following theories below:
   1. Utilitarianism
   2. Rights-based
   3. Duty-based
   4. Justice-based
   5. 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?
4. Answer the questions as thoroughly and concisely as possible.
   • Be sure to reference any works that you utilize in answering the questions (Be sure that references are in APA format).
5. Please respond to at least one (1) of your classmate’s posting.