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Justice for Health Consumers and Providers

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To Be a Victim

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A rational conception of justice is one that reconciles the claims of need and merit on the basis of fairness, freedom, and equality. Such a conception respects every individual’s rights to autonomy and well-being (Bandman & Bandman, 1990, pp. 106–107; 172).

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Bandman, B., Bandman, E.L. (1991). Justice for Health Consumers and Providers. In: Sank, D., Caplan, D.I. (eds) To Be a Victim. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-5974-4_16

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