Even though immunization injections are momentarily painful to the patient,they are recommended because they will protect the community from infectious diseases.Which ethical system supports this practice?

A) Duty ethics
B) Deontology
C) Utilitarianism
D) Situation ethics

Utilitarianism guides us to measure the effect,or consequences,that an act will have.The greatest good for the greatest number of people is the guiding principle for action in this system.By comparison,deontology focuses less on consequences and looks to the presence of pure principles of autonomy,justice,fidelity,beneficence,and nonmaleficence.Situation ethics considers the unique characteristics of an individual person or situation in order to reach the most ethical decision.Duty ethics refers to universal obligations such as telling the truth and respecting human life.