Discussion Prompt 2

The following article provides an historical overview of human-subjects research. In your discussion, please address the implications that the lack of oversight and ethical standards in past human-subjects research has had on the trust of vulnerable populations and how this affects your role as a physician serving these communities. Other topics to address include: the risks and benefits to health associated with human-subjects research, current ethical concerns regarding human-subjects research, and the role legislation should play in regulating human-subjects research.

The historical, ethical, and legal background of human-subjects research.

http://www.rcjournal.com/contents/10.08/10.08.1325.pdf