After a massive earthquake,the emergency room staff focuses to provide care to the patients who are likely to survive rather than expending maximum effort on a few critically injured patients.Which ethical theory is demonstrated in this situation?

A) Deontology
B) Feminist ethics
C) Utilitarianism
D) Ethics of care

Utilitarianism

A philosophical theory focused on actions that maximize overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.

Deontology

An ethical theory emphasizing that the morality of an action should be based on whether the action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules, rather than based on the consequences of the action.

Feminist Ethics

An approach to ethics that prioritizes the experiences and interests of women and other marginalized genders, challenging traditional ethical frameworks that have historically overlooked them.