Healthcare Assignment
There are 4 different “moral arguments” that help to explain views on healthcare provision. Below is a brief definition of each.
Utilitarian moral argument: to maximize the good and minimize the bad.
Egalitarian moral argument: to act on the principle that all people are created equal.
Contractarian moral argument: to act on the value of fairness (without bias).
Libertarian moral argument: to act on the value of freedom.
TASK 1- ORIGINAL POST
Respond to the following questions:
How would you explain access to healthcare and healthcare coverage as an individual’s right?
You will need specify at least one of the above moral arguments in answering this question. (10 points, 3 for specifying and explaining at least one moral argument)
In what ways is healthcare a privilege (whether actual or perceived)? (6 points)
The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (2points)
