Which of the Following Is True of the Tuskegee Syphilis

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Tuskegee syphilis study?

• A)there was a complete absence of informed consent
• B)the researchers were really studying poverty, not syphilis
• C)it violated the principle that mentally disabled participants should only be studiedin research concerning mental disability
• D)confidentiality was violated when patients were described in a news story

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Definitions:

Disaffirmance

The legal right or act of renouncing or rejecting a contract or agreement, particularly used in reference to minors' agreements.

Depreciated

The decrease in an asset's value over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or market conditions.

Necessary Item

Items considered essential for the well-being of a person, often used in legal contexts regarding support obligations.

Minority Status

Minority status refers to the condition of being part of a group that is smaller in number within a larger population, often leading to different treatment or opportunities.