A city-owned hospital sends morbidly obese patients to the zoo to get an MRI. The city, however, could purchase a newer model MRI machine (at a cost of $2.5 million) that is capable of accommodating morbidly obese patients. This example highlights the problem of:

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The problem highlighted in the scenario is fair and equal treatment, as the city-owned hospital is not providing adequate medical equipment to treat all patients equally. This puts morbidly obese patients at a disadvantage and is a form of discrimination. The solution to purchase a newer MRI machine capable of accommodating all patients is necessary to ensure fair and equal treatment.

A City-Owned Hospital Sends Morbidly Obese Patients to the Zoo