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John Broome Fairness versus doing the most good article When medical resources have to be rationed, the aim of fairness sometimes conflicts with the aim of doing the most good. This paper provides a theoretical analysis of fairness and its conflict with food. As an example, it discusses the Oregon plan and its treatment of disabilities.

Fairness versus doing the most good

John Broome

The Hastings Center Report, vol. 24, no. 4, 1994, pp. 36

Abstract

When medical resources have to be rationed, the aim of fairness sometimes conflicts with the aim of doing the most good. This paper provides a theoretical analysis of fairness and its conflict with food. As an example, it discusses the Oregon plan and its treatment of disabilities.

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