In the event of large-scale medical emergencies, a medical staff may need to make tough decisions on who should be prioritized for medical care based on a patient's likelihood to survive. This is an example of which ethical approach?

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This scenario represents a utilitarian approach, as the medical staff must prioritize care based on the greatest good for the greatest number of people. In other words, they must make decisions that will save the most lives possible with the resources available. Altruism would focus solely on the well-being of the individual patient, while Kant's categorical imperative and justice as fairness do not necessarily provide specific guidance for prioritizing care in emergency situations.

In the Event of Large-Scale Medical Emergencies, a Medical Staff