The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a cautionary tale that reflects the inherent contradiction between the stated purpose of medical research: To provide benefit to humankind and the reality of blatant profiteering in the name of the advancement of science. The tragedy of the Henrietta Lacks saga should remind us all, especially those in the medical profession, that we have a responsibility to protect those we serve.
Several ethical issues arise in this book: Identify at least two ethical issues that arise in the Henrietta Lacks case and discuss what could have been done differently?
Within your paper, cite at least three current (published within the last five years) peer-reviewed research articles that focus on your selected ethical issues. Please do not hesitate to utilize additional sources.
