Research the six criteria for the justifiable distribution of resources as proposed by Armstrong and Whitlock in 1998.Read the scenario below and then write a 2- 3 page essay answering the questions below. Include at least two sources. Use APA format.
An overweight woman in her eighties arrives for radiographs of her knees. She has great difficulty and pain when walking. She talks with the imaging professional about how she hopes for new knees because she still leads an active life and hasn’t been able to exercise much because of the pain. The imaging professional notices how much boney destruction and arthritis are present in both knees. Later the professional learns from the patient that she was denied the surgery because of her age and weight. Thepatient is very depressed and asks the imaging professional what she thinks.
Discussion questions:
What are the 6 criteria for the justifiable distribution of resources proposed by Armstrong and Whitlock in 1998?
What are your personal thoughts on these 6 criteria in regards to the above scenario?
If the above patient were to present his/her grief in the above decision to you as the imaging professional, what would be your response? Consider your scope of practice as the imaging professional when explaining your answer.
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