imagine that you are a member of a National Advisory Commission appointed by the President to advise them and the public. Your specific charge is to determine whether the guidelines for prioritizing vaccine distribution proposed by HHS are ethically acceptable. You have been asked to do the following:
- Identify and discuss the public duties of health professionals to report communicable diseases and any potential legal charges for a provider who fails to report.
- Discuss any moral arguments in favor of your committee’s recommendations.
Utilize these resources for support in your discussion:
Access and allocation: how will there be fair and equitable allocation of limited supplies?
How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
