ETHICAL APPROACH TO RATIONING THE FLU VACCINE
Velasquez, Andre, Shanks, & Meyer, (1996), describes the Utilitarian approach as the ethical approach that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number. This approach concentrates on the consequences of a given action. Therefore, it achieves the greatest good for the largest number while minimizing the harm. Saving as many lives as possible with the flu vaccine will be the goal of an administrator. Allocation of vaccine can be based on prevention, vulnerability, and minimizing death. As a health care manager, I will set policies to ensure that during a vaccine shortage, vaccine will be given to those who need them most and do the most good. Consequently, healthcare workers with direct patient
Velasquez, Andre, Shanks, & Meyer, (1996), describes the Utilitarian approach as the ethical approach that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number. This approach concentrates on the consequences of a given action. Therefore, it achieves the greatest good for the largest number while minimizing the harm. Saving as many lives as possible with the flu vaccine will be the goal of an administrator. Allocation of vaccine can be based on prevention, vulnerability, and minimizing death. As a health care manager, I will set policies to ensure that during a vaccine shortage, vaccine will be given to those who need them most and do the most good. Consequently, healthcare workers with direct patient