The primary care provider orders limited treatments for patients who are diagnosed with a terminal illness and distributes the majority of resources to patients who have a high likelihood of survival. The primary care provider's intention is to serve the greater good. Which ethical principle best describes the primary care provider's approach to allocation of resources?

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The primary care provider's approach is best described by utilitarianism, which focuses on the outcomes of actions and aims to maximize overall happiness or well-being. In this case, the provider allocates resources in a way that is intended to benefit the greatest number of people, prioritizing those with a high likelihood of survival to serve the greater good.

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