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Which one of the following is correct about the argument in the quoted passage at the top of col. 2 on p. 559? (The passage that begins “Euthanasia as a policy”)

[Vaughn, Ch. 13] When did the idea of race begin to be formed?

In the section “Theories of justice and rights to health care,” Daniels writes, Preventing or curing disease or disability reduces suffering and enables people to function in ways that contribute to aggregate welfare. In addition, knowing that health-care services are available increases personal security and strengthens the ties of community. This is a justification for the government providing some level of health care to everyone. Which theory would offer this justification?

According to Brock, which two ethical values support the acceptability of euthanasia?

In “Death and Dignity,” Quill describes a patient of his named Diane. Why did Diane decide not to have treatment for her condition?

Which one of the following is the best description of over-diagnosis?

On p. 20, Gawande writes, “Right now, we’re so wildly over the boundary line in the other direction that it’s hard to see how we could accept leaving health care the way it is.” What side of the boundary line are we on?

On pages 576 through 578, Brock discusses the “potential good consequences of permitting euthanasia.” Which one of the following is not one of the good consequences that he covers?

What point is Rosenbaum illustrating with the example that she discusses on the bottom of p. 4 and the top of p. 5?

In col. 1 on p. 653, Daniels says that (on his account of a right to health care) some uses of Prozac will not be included in the health care provided for everyone. Why is this?