Ethical Dimensions of Research Studies

In the best-selling book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Skloot, 2010), the author highlights the true story of an African-American woman who died in 1951 from cervical cancer. What makes her story unique is that prior to her death, cells from her tumor were removed and successfully grown in a petri dish. This was the first time scientists were able to successfully replicate cells outside the body, and it is estimated that billions of Lacks’ cells have been used in medical research. However, Henrietta Lacks was never asked for permission to take a sample and her family was never made aware of the widespread use of her cells. Although the culturing of her cells has been pivotal for advancing research, strong ethical concerns later arose about using these cells without patient or family approval.

This week’s readings describe historical examples of unethical research, such as a study of syphilis among African-American men in which treatment was withheld and a study in which live cancer cells were injected into elderly patients. Today, stricter controls that seek to protect study participants are placed on researchers, but breaches still occur. Careful attention must be given toward preventing unethical behavior. In this Discussion, you explore ethical considerations and issues in research.

To prepare:

· Select a current health-related case involving research ethics. (If none come to mind, browse the Internet to familiarize yourself with recent cases.)

· As you review the case that you have selected, reflect on the ethical principles discussed .What Are the Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research? Which principles were breached in the case you have identified?

Question

Post a description of the case that you selected and the ethical issues involved. Analyze the ethical principles that were breached by the researchers or organizations in your selected case as well as the possible cause of the breach(es). Suggest how the research might have been conducted differently to avoid or minimize the ethical problems. 

Discuss how research can be done on sensitive issues while still protecting the rights of the research subjects.

Due: 09/19/17 @1400Hrs

2-3Pages of content and 1 page of References, no cover page required, please include references in text.

   

I NEED A POSITIVE COMMENT BASED IN THIS ARGUMENT..BETWEEN 100-120 WORDS

Offering a safe and healthy environment through enhancing the quality the patient care. Providing preventive and clinical services for example Diabetes screening, Cancer screening, all these will assist in early recognition of the diseases and early management. Empowering people. In order for people to be healthy they require to be offered easy and reasonable options to uphold their health. These consist of accessing healthy food, facilities to exercise, proper nutrition information, and positive social relations. Doing away with health disparities. There should be no people who should carry an unequal burden of disease and illness.

How nursing fit into this shift?

Nursing can fit to this shift via evidence-based suggestions while encouraging people to receive preventive services like counseling, screenings and preventive medications (Benjamin, 2011). Through public health education, the nurses can also inspire bigger groups of people to take part in healthy lifestyles and eventually live longer lives.

References

Benjamin, R. M. (2011). The National Prevention Strategy: Shifting The Nation’s Health-Care System. Public Health Reports, 126(6), 774–776.

Graffigna, G. (2016). Promoting patient engagement and participation for effective healthcare reform. Hershey, Pennsylvania (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033, USA: IGI Global.