According Quote by Marcia Angell
“Health care is a need; it's not a commodity, and it should be distributed according to need. If you're very sick, you should have a lot of it. If you're not sick, you shouldn't have a lot of it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Health Care and the Moral Imperative, Marcia Angell, 2009
Health care should be allocated based on need, not treated as a market commodity.
In simple terms: Health care must be need‑based, not profit‑driven.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for policies that prioritize need over profit.
Themes
health equity
justice
policy
ethics
Mood
critical
urgent
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- hospital funding
- insurance reform
- community clinics
Key Concepts
needs‑based allocation
public good
systemic inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure fair distribution?
- What are the risks of a purely need‑based system?
A Different Perspective
Balancing resources with demand is complex.
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