Résumés
Abstract
This commentary assesses the ethical implications of a fair innings inspired approach to healthcare through the lens of the equality guarantee contained in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Keywords:
- fair innings,
- equality,
- justice,
- resource allocation,
- healthcare,
- children,
- Canada
Résumé
Ce commentaire évalue les implications éthiques en soins de santé d’une approche axée sur le “fair innings” à travers la loupe de la garantie d’égalité inscrite dans la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés.
Mots-clés :
- fair innings,
- égalité,
- justice,
- allocation de ressources,
- soins de santé,
- enfants,
- Canada
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