Ethical Theories Worksheet

IHP 420 Ethical Theories Worksheet. Utilitarianism is a theory that proposes that the paramount action is the one that maximizes the purpose of the deed. Using this principle, I would choose to vaccinate the healthy population. I would not vaccinate those who are definitely going to die due to other ailments as vaccinating them would not maximize the utility of the vaccine.
Rights-based ethics This theory states that certain people or groups have a legal, social or ethical right over others. For instance, it is expected for children to be given a priority for the vaccine than the elderly people.
Duty-based ethics This theory recognizes the fact that each doing can result in positive and negative outcomes and that people should make their decisions anyway. Based on this argument, if I have a duty to ensure that local communities in the upcountry are enjoying a healthy, I would give them a priority and deny the urban population the chance.
Justice-based ethics This theory as explained by Aristotle suggests that decisions should be made based on a what should actually be done (Reamer, 2017). I would not allow anyone to receive the vaccine if the instructions given to me do not prioritize him or her.
Virtue-based ethics Virtue-based ethics put forward the issue of the personality and degrades justice or duty (Sambala & Manderson, 2017). Considering this suggestion, I would give priority to children and citizens with good records of conduct.
Part Two
Principle Solution
Autonomy I would vaccinate the healthy population first.

I would further ensure that no one influences me to deviate from that decision negatively.
Beneficence This theory suggests that decisions should promote good deeds. I would make available the vaccine to those who are most deserving and additionally advise the public on how to protect themselves against the disease.
Nonmalfeasance I would give the vaccination on a first come first served basis. I would additionally encourage the general population which would not have received the vaccine to take into consideration other methods of controlling the pandemic.
Justice The vaccine would be provided based on who legally deserves to receive it. I would not allow any sort of corruption which would deny rightful people from receiving the inoculation.
References
Sambala, E. Z., & Manderson, L. (2017). Ethical Problems in Planning for and Responses to Pandemic Influenza in Ghana and Malawi. Ethics & Behavior, 1-19.
Reamer, F. G. (2017). A Narrative on The Witch-Hunt Narrative: The Moral Dimensions. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 32(6), 875-896.