Belmont Report to the case of Henrietta Lacks

 
Project description
Apply the three key principles of the Belmont Report to the case of Henrietta Lacks. Explain how the principles were violated in this case.
What are some of the moral/ethical issues associated with harvesting Henrietta’s cells?

Define informed consent and explain why it is important to document the process. How might this process be different if the participants have a 5th grade education vs. a college degree?

Must be at least 250 words and include in-text citations and an APA reference list.

€¢Read the following online items:

Immortal Cells

http://magazine.jhu.edu/2010/06/immortal-cells-enduring-issues/

The Belmont Report

http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/belmont.html