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“Services provided to individuals who are irreversibly prevented from being or becoming participating citizens are not basic and should not be guaranteed. An obvious example is not guaranteeing health services to patients with dementia.” quote by Ezekiel Emanuel
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“Services provided to individuals who are irreversibly prevented from being or becoming participating citizens are not basic and should not be guaranteed. An obvious example is not guaranteeing health services to patients with dementia.”

Ezekiel Emanuel

About This Quote

Source Article: Health Policy Debate, 2010

The quote argues that services for those who cannot fully participate as citizens, like dementia patients, are not basic rights and thus not guaranteed.

In simple terms: Non‑participating individuals shouldn't receive guaranteed basic services.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits of entitlement.

Themes

ethics healthcare citizenship

Mood

critical controversial

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • elder care
  • insurance design
  • public debate

Key Concepts

social contract resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should society protect those unable to contribute?
  • How to balance fairness and practicality?
A Different Perspective

May overlook moral duties to vulnerable groups.

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