Which of the following case examples represents the ethical concept of distributive justice?
a. A famous baseball player receives a heart transplant.
b. An older adult who has government insurance is denied standard cancer treatment.
c. During a visit to his physician's office, a client demands antibiotics for his cold and is given a prescription.
d. A client suffering from cirrhosis of the liver is placed on a transplant list.
ANS: B
The decision to deny expensive treatments or to deny acute care to clients older than a certain age because of scarce treatment resources is an example of the concept of distributive justice. A famous baseball player who receives a heart transplant could be an example of the concept of social worth. A client demanding antibiotics for his cold during a physician's office visit is an example of the concept of unnecessary treatment. A client who suffers from cirrhosis and who is placed on a transplant list is an example of justice, being fair or impartial.
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