Which of the Following Best Describes Why Health Professionals Would

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why health professionals would be particularly concerned about the health needs of residents in rural areas? (Select all that apply.)

• A)About 25% of all U.S. residents live in rural settings.
• B)People in rural areas are especially susceptible to acute illnesses rather than chronic diseases.
• C)Diagnoses in rural areas are usually for physical injuries, not mental health concerns.
• D)A high prevalence of poverty exists among rural families.

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Definitions:

Kantian Ethics

Kantian Ethics is a moral philosophy based on the work of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing that moral actions are those performed out of duty and guided by universalizable principles.

Deontology

An ethical theory that evaluates the morality of actions based on the adherence to defined rules or duties, regardless of the action's outcomes.

Utilitarianism

A philosophical theory that proposes actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Ethical Theory

A branch of philosophy that investigates the principles of right and wrong conduct, moral life, and moral judgments.