What Are the Arguments for and Against Rationing Health Care

question 15

Essay

What are the arguments for and against rationing health care on the basis of age? As the number of Medicare enrollees is projected to increase dramatically in the years ahead, what changes to Medicare would you propose in order to contain costs? Explain.

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Definitions:

Openly

In a manner that is not secretive or hidden; conducting actions in a visible and public way, often implying transparency or honesty.

Continuously

Occurring without interruption or cessation; ongoing.

Adverse

Unfavorable or harmful conditions or circumstances that can negatively affect or pose challenges to individuals or entities.

Necessity

A term that can refer to a state of being required or indispensable, or, in legal terms, a defense that asserts an act was done out of a need to prevent a greater harm.