Equality, Justice and Equity

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Equality

Sameness in some respect such as human dignity.

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Justice

Different types, but generally fairness.

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Equity

Application of fairness, which may require unequal treatment.

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Distributive justice

Ensuring that each person receives a fair share of public resources.

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Procedural justice

Ensuring a fair process for making decisions and settling disputes.

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Retributive justice

Ensuring punishment of wrongdoers.

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Restorative justice

Attempting to repair harm done in the past.

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Social justice

Combination of previous types as applied to a society where individuals and groups receive fair treatment and a just share of the benefits.

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Authoritarian distributive justice

What the King or other highest authority decrees is just.

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Libertarian distributive justice

What an individual decides to do with their own property is just.

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Utilitarian distributive justice

What most contributes to the greatest good of the greatest number is just.

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Egalitarian distributive justice

Justice is achieved when everybody has equitable access to societal resources they need.

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Restorative distributive justice

Justice requires favoring previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.

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Health care systems

Different approaches to justice found around the world.

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Libertarian health care system

Strong in the U.S.A.

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Egalitarian health care system

Predominant in many European countries.

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Restorative health care system

South Africa's attempt to implement.

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Utilitarian health care system

Preferred by most economists.

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Constitution of the World Health Organization

States the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental right.

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International statements on human rights

Support the right to health and require signatory nations to secure its observance.

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Health disparities

Differences in health status among different groups of people.

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Local health disparities

Disparities within a specific locality.

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National health disparities

Disparities within a country.

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Global health disparities

Disparities across countries.

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Non-discrimination

Treating people fairly regardless of their class or category.

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Stigmatization

Process discrediting individuals considered 'abnormal' or 'deviant', leading to social discrimination and exclusion.

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Positive discrimination

Policies or acts benefiting historically non-dominant groups at the expense of historically dominant groups.

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Reverse discrimination

Policies or acts benefiting historically non-dominant groups at the expense of historically dominant groups (also known as affirmative action).

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Health care disparities

Differences in health care access and outcomes based on wealth, income, or discrimination.

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Protection of vulnerable groups

Certain groups such as infants, elderly people, and certain patients may need more protection in health care and bioethics.

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Disadvantages of medical technology

Advances in medical technology can create disadvantages for some social groups.

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Reproductive medicine

Techniques enabling parents to choose the sex of their child, raising concerns of discrimination against girls and women.

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Genetic testing

Tests for determining susceptibility to certain diseases, raising concerns of unfair use by insurance companies, employers, and government agencies.

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Genetic bases of behavior

Controversial research that could result in unfair discrimination against people judged to be genetically disposed to certain behaviors.

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Principles of the Declaration

The principles in the Declaration work together to promote human rights and justice.

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Limits on principles

Laws for safety, crime, health, and rights may place limits on the application of principles.

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Human rights rules

Laws must follow human rights rules when treating people differently for health reasons.

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Open and lawful treatment

Different treatment for health reasons must be done openly and in accordance with the country's laws.

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Equality

Sameness in some respect such as human dignity.

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Justice

Different types, but generally fairness.

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Equity

Application of fairness, which may require unequal treatment.

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Distributive justice

Ensuring that each person receives a fair share of public resources.

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Procedural justice

Ensuring a fair process for making decisions and settling disputes.

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Retributive justice

Ensuring punishment of wrongdoers.

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Restorative justice

Attempting to repair harm done in the past.

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Social justice

Combination of previous types as applied to a society where individuals and groups receive fair treatment and a just share of the benefits.

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Authoritarian distributive justice

What the King or other highest authority decrees is just.

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Libertarian distributive justice

What an individual decides to do with their own property is just.

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Utilitarian distributive justice

What most contributes to the greatest good of the greatest number is just.

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Egalitarian distributive justice

Justice is achieved when everybody has equitable access to societal resources they need.

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