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September 10, 2025International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation

Rationing Healthcare During Public Health Emergencies: Legal Criteria and Ethical Justifications

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ISIrene SagaySOSandra OparahAOAugustine Onyeka OkoliUmkhuseli Innovation and Research Management

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Overview

Assessment highlights legal frameworks and ethical criteria for resource allocation during crises, indicating critical implications for equity.

Key Points

  • Healthcare rationing during public health emergencies confronts significant legal and ethical challenges, particularly amid resource scarcity.
  • Legal frameworks, including emergency powers legislation, guide rationing while ensuring equitable access to care for vulnerable populations.
  • Ethically, the allocation of resources must balance utilitarian benefits with egalitarian fairness, promoting accountability in decision-making.
  • Transparent and participatory processes are essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring that rationing decisions align with human dignity.

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Sagay et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1e25b54b1d3bfb60fffebhttps://doi.org/10.54660/.ijmrge.2020.1.2.151-162
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