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- The principle of equal entitlement to continued life is debated in ethics and health policy, particularly regarding healthcare priorities.
- While this principle supports equal treatment, it can ignore important quality of life factors when applied unconditionally.
- The authors argue for the principle's relevance in specific cases, especially for patients with unrelated conditions, but stress it should be applied strategically and with restrictions.
Article Abstract
The normative principle that every individual is equally entitled to continued life is a subject of debate in ethics, health economics and policy. We reconsider this principle in the context of setting priorities for healthcare interventions. When applied without restriction, the principle overlooks quality of life concerns entirely. However, we contend that it remains ethically relevant in certain situations, particularly when patients suffer from conditions unrelated to the therapeutic areas and treatments under consideration. Thus, we defend the principle while also emphasizing the need for its application within tight limits.
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