Endocarditis, an abscess on a heart valve, has seen an increase due to opioid use. The expensive treatment often falls to Medicaid, raising ethical questions.
There exists a moral argument challenging the existence of Medicaid: should society provide medical care for those unable to afford it, or should individuals fend for themselves?
On one hand, one can argue the state should provide healthcare similar to military protection, while on the other, a counter-argument states we owe no obligation to provide healthcare.
Ultimately, evaluating if the state ought to fund surgeries for opioid addicts requires delving into the ethical implications of Medicaid's role in healthcare and societal responsibilities.
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