In today's society, the provision of healthcare is a critical issue, especially in the United States, where the cost of medical procedures can be astronomical. In 2008, there were an estimated 46.3 million uninsured individuals in the United States, equal to 15% of the US population. (Elizabeth C. Riley and Beverly Moy) One of the biggest challenges faced by healthcare providers is the ethical dilemma of allocating limited resources, specifically when a patient requires an expensive medical procedure that is not covered by their insurance. Utilitarianism and ethical rationalism are two…