A top hospital administrator whose relative is currently battling cancer wants to increase the percentage of donated funds that is allocated for experimental cancer treatments by cutting the percentage that is used for quality of life enhancements and enrichment activities for terminally ill patients. Which area(s) related to the ethics of resource allocation does the HEC need to consider in this case?

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The HEC needs to consider both conflicts of interest, as the administrator's decision may be influenced by personal circumstances, and uncertainty of outcomes, as the effectiveness of experimental treatments is not guaranteed.

A Top Hospital Administrator Whose Relative Is Currently Battling Cancer