The principle of justice has two aspects, although most often discussions of health-related justice center on distributive justice. It would be important to remember that distributive justice is defined as:
A) The commitment to tell the truth
B) The arena of reward and punishment
C) The fair distribution of rights and resources
D) Faithful in making promises and steadfast in keeping them
Ans: C
Distributive justice is based on the fair distribution of rights and resources. Retributive justice is the arena of reward and punishment. Veracity is the commitment to tell the truth. Fidelity is being faithful in making promises and steadfast in keeping them.
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