Which form of justice concerns the fair distribution of healthcare resources and burdens?

• A. Justice
• B. Distributive Justice
• C. Beneficence
• D. Veracity

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how fairness in allocation is handled in healthcare. Distributive justice focuses on the fair distribution of limited resources and the fair sharing of burdens across a population. It considers who should receive care and how to balance needs, benefits, and equity, especially when resources are scarce. For example, in a situation with a shortage of ICU beds or life-saving medications, distributive justice guides decisions about who gets access first in a way that is fair, transparent, and based on factors like need and likelihood of benefit. This differs from general justice (fairness in all areas), beneficence (doing good for others), and veracity (truth-telling); the question specifically targets the allocation of resources and burdens, which is distributive justice.