Under Which Ethical System Would It Be Ethical to Compel

question 25

Multiple Choice

Under which ethical system would it be ethical to compel a few citizens to undergo painful or fatal medical tests in order to develop cures for the rest of the world?

• A) Utilitarianism
• B) Ethical fundamentalism
• C) Distributive justice
• D) Libertarianism

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Definitions:

Fibrin

A fibrous, non-globular protein involved in the clotting of blood, formed by the action of the enzyme thrombin on fibrinogen.

Leukapheresis

A medical procedure that involves the separation and removal of white blood cells from the blood.

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

A blood test that measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample.

Hematocrit (HCT)

A test measuring the proportion of red blood cells in the blood, indicating overall health and possible conditions like anemia.