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  • In times of resources scarcity, this house prefers the ‘benefit-maxamising’ model to the ‘society-maxamising’ model

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    "When critical hospital resources such as ventilators, vaccines, medical equipment, and staff time become scarce, medics must make difficult decisions about who to prioritize. Two common approaches to this decision-making are: The 'benefit-maximizing' model: Resources are allocated to patients based on their likelihood of survival. For example, ventilators are given to patients who are deemed more likely to recover with ventilation. The 'society-maximizing' model: Priority is given to patients whose survival is considered essential for societal functioning. For example, key workers such as health-care professionals, emergency responders, and other essential service providers may be prioritized for treatment."

    UCL Pro-Am 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-02-02

  • This house would administer the vaccine nationwide to young children

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    Scientists have found a way to ‘vaccinate’ children against currently illegal class A drugs (e.g. heroin, cocaine, LSD, mushrooms etc) that are used solely for recreation. At one year old, antibodies would be injected into the body and proliferate to become part of the immune system. When these drugs would be taken, the immune system would neutralise its effects.

    UCL Pro-Am 2025 · Gold Final · 2025-02-02

  • For health care emergencies requiring collective action (e.g. pandemics, pollution-related illness, etc.), This house would grant the WHO the ability to implement international laws that override sovereign laws

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    The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Its mission is to promote health, respond to global health emergencies, and address major health challenges. The WHO provides guidelines, research, and technical support to help countries strengthen their health systems. Currently, the WHO has no enforcement powers and relies on countries voluntarily following its recommendations.

    Birmingham Pro-Am 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-01-25

  • This house supports the medicalization of all cosmetic surgeries.

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    Cosmetic surgery refers to procedures that alter or enhance a person’s appearance rather than address medical necessity. Medicalization is the process of classifying something as a medical issue, often involving diagnosis, treatment, and regulation by healthcare professionals.

    Hart House Winter Open 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-01-18

  • This house believes that the Philippines should heavily prioritize expanding subsidies for medical specialization facilities, infrastructure, and professionals (e.g., cardiology, neurology, etc.) over increasing funding for small-scale primary healthcare clinics

    6th Mindanao Novice Cup · High School Semifinals · 2025-01-17

  • This house supports the development of genetic engineering

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    Genetic engineering (also called genetic modification) is a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism. This may involve changing a single base pair, deleting a region of DNA or adding a new segment of DNA. For example, genetic engineering may involve adding a gene from one species to an organism from a different species to produce a desired trait. Used in research and industry, genetic engineering has been applied to the production of cancer therapies, brewing yeasts, genetically modified plants and livestock, and more. Currently, genetic engineering is being worked on by scientists in order to be applied on humans in the womb.

    English College Open 2025 · Round 6 · 2025-01-17

  • This house supports developing countries adapting the value-based care model

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    The value-based care model is a healthcare model where healthcare providers are paid based on patient health outcomes rather than the volume of services provided. This features payment models with fixed payments per patient, bundled payments for all services, or performance-based incentives tied to quality and outcomes.

    6th Mindanao Novice Cup · High School Semifinals · 2025-01-17

  • This house regrets private Health Insurance

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    Private Health Insurance (PHI) refers to a system where individuals, families, or employers purchase healthcare coverage from private insurance companies, in the form of regular payments called premiums. This coverage helps pay for medical expenses, such as hospital stays, doctor visits, etc.

    Seasons Novice British Parliamentary 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-01-11

  • This house believes that Chinese CDMOs have done more harm than good in foreign markets.

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    CDMOs (Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations) are specialized companies that offer services to pharmaceutical and biotech firms to help them develop and manufacture drugs. These organizations allow companies to outsource complex production and development processes, which can save time and reduce costs. In recent years, China has emerged as a global hub for CDMOs. Chinese CDMOs have become key players in the pharmaceutical supply chain, offering services like drug development, clinical trials, and large-scale manufacturing. Recently, the United States launched the US Bio Secure Act which prohibits any US pharmaceutical company from engaging in partnerships with Chinese CDMOs. The act received bipartisan support and was implemented in January 2024.

    Motilal Nehru British Parliamentary Debate 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-01-06

  • Assuming you're born in a western liberal democracy, This House Prefers to be born as a member of the Baby Boomer generation than as a member of Generation Alpha

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    Baby Boomer refers to individuals born approximately between 1946 and 1964, during the post-World War II population boom. In contrast, Generation Alpha includes individuals born from 2010 onwards.

    Pre-WUDC Vienna Online Open · Grand Final · 2024-12-21

  • This House supports 'L' becoming widely available

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    'L' is a pill that allows individuals to ignite or reignite feelings of love for a target individual in themselves. Feelings can fade over time, but it can be used repeatedly. For the medication to be effective, the user must consciously desire its success and actively envision the target individual.

    Pre-WUDC Vienna Online Open · ESL Semifinals · 2024-12-21