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Henrietta's story shed light on racial disparities in healthcare from "summary" of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Henrietta Lacks' story offers a stark illustration of the racial inequities deeply embedded in the healthcare system. Through her experience, we see how Black patients like Henrietta often receive substandard treatment compared to their white counterparts. The lack of access to quality healthcare for Black individuals is a longstanding issue that continues to persist today. In Henrietta's case, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a medical institution that, like many others at the time, routinely provided inferior care to Black patients. This disparity in treatment was not only evident in the medical services Henrietta received but also in the way her cells were used without her consent or knowledge. The exploitation of Henrietta's cells, known as HeLa cells, highlights how Black individuals have historically been taken advantage of in the name of science. The medical community's disregard for Henrietta's autonomy reflects...
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