According to Critics of the Researchers' Actions in the Henrietta

question 14

Essay

According to critics of the researchers' actions in the Henrietta Lacks case, which ethical conditions for biomedical research using human biological materials were flouted? Provide at least one Kantian and one consequentialist condition relevant to the case and evaluate the response by the Benefits Argument.

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Definitions:

Undue Excitement

Excessive enthusiasm or agitation that surpasses usual levels or expectations.

Effective Offer

A proposal made by one party to another intending to create a legal obligation upon acceptance.

Reasonably Definite Terms

A requirement in contract law that the terms of a contract must be clear enough for both parties to be able to understand their obligations and enforce the agreement.

Inferred Term

A concept or term not directly stated but understood from the context.