Order Description
Informed consent was a central issue in several chapters of the Skloot book. Henrietta Lacks was asked to sign an “Operation Permit.” The book later discusses Mr. Moore’s consent process and his court case. Identify and discuss the faults with Henrietta Lacks’ and Mr. Moore’s consent processes.
Describe and discuss how Henrietta Lacks’ and Mr. Moore’s consent processes did not comply with current standards.
Why is informed consent important for public health?