IHP 420 Ethical Theories Worksheet
Part One
Propose a solution to the following scenario using each of the five ethical theories presented in this
module. Explain how your solution aligns with the major ideas within each theory.
Scenario: There is a pandemic of a contagious disease. In the United States, there is only enough of the
vaccine to cover 70% of the population. How do you determine who gets the vaccine?
Theory
a. Utilitarianism
b. Rights-based ethics
c. Duty-based ethics
d. Justice-based ethics
e. Virtue-based ethics
Solution
Part Two
Consider the same scenario, but explain what process you would need to add to your solution to protect
the bioethics principles.
Principle
a. Autonomy
b. Beneficence
c. Nonmalfeasance
d. Justice
Solution