A state legislature is considering the expansion of funding for newborn screening to assure availability to all newborns in the state. What ethical principle is being upheld by this group?
1. Distributive justice
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Justice
4. Self-determination
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Rationale 1: Distributive justice is defined as equal access to basic health care and resources.
Rationale 2: Nonmaleficence is defined as doing no harm, not assuring equal access.
Rationale 3: Justice is fairness of actions, not assuring equal access.
Rationale 4: The scenario does not mention whether informed consent will be required or if parents will be allowed to refuse this screening.
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