A Relational Approach to Rationing in a Time of Pandemic

Abstract

2 A life-based approach (to rationing) is an approach which -from a utilitarian perspective -emphasizes saving more life years, and from an egalitarian perspective, argues for the equal opportunity of individuals to experience the life-cycles typical of a human life. 3 Frolic A, Kata A, Kraus P. "Development of a critical care triage protocol for pandemic influenza:

Operative public values as a tool for healthcare decisions: the social value and clinical criteria of triage

“…But the current paper differs from previous ones in at least five ways. Firstly, in contrast with previous work that was focused specifically on a specific social criterion -the social harmony one -in this article, I am defending social values in triage in general [3,4]. Secondly, contrasting with the arguments made before, I do not think that the social value criterion needs to be universal in the sense of being the same in different cultures.…”

“…I have previously defended that social value is a good criterion for triage [3,4]. But the current paper differs from previous ones in at least five ways.…”

“…The social value may be challenging to measure, but there are straightforward examples where it is not [4]. Pedophiles, rapists, arsonists, and convicts of other serious crimes have a low social value and this can be used as one of the criteria for triage.…”

“…Nonetheless, I have elsewhere suggested a possible method for storing this kind of information and helping healthcare professionals to make decisions [3,4]. The reality of health emergencies is that these require decisions under incomplete information.…”

Public health and Christian theism in Africa: An approach to evil and religious belief in the afterlife

“…This neglect represents a viewpoint that considers the experience of privileged individuals (usually white or other middle class) in professions that allow them to work comfortably from home, to be the norm. It prescribes measures that simply ask everyone to stay home without any economic support, neglecting the fact that many black people depend on a daily wage to live and sustain their families [18]. Thus, the online work option is not really an "option" for many individuals, more so in the global South.…”