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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks highlighted the importance of ethics in medical research from "summary" of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
The story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells, known as HeLa, brings to light the ethical dilemmas that can arise in medical research. Henrietta’s cells were taken without her knowledge or consent, raising questions about the rights of individuals when it comes to their own tissue. This lack of informed consent was a common practice at the time, but it has since sparked conversations about the importance of respecting patients’ autonomy and ensuring that they are fully informed about how their tissue will be used. The story also sheds light on the disparities in healthcare that still exist today. Henrietta, a Black woman, received substan...
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