When providers consider whether provision of health care for one patient would unfairly limit the care of other patients, ____ is being considered.

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Distributive justice is concerned with the fair distribution of societal resources, including health care. Providers must consider whether providing care to one patient will unfairly limit the care available to other patients. Autonomy is the right of the patient to make decisions about their own health care, while informed consent is obtaining the patient's permission before providing treatment. Beneficence is the principle of doing what is in the best interest of the patient. While all of these principles are important, only distributive justice directly relates to the consideration of limited resources in providing health care.

When Providers Consider Whether Provision of Health Care for One