170: Quincy Byrdsong: Tuskegee, Healthcare, Justice (Best of NSE)
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp
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Ethics and Exploitation in Medical Research
This chapter examines the retrospective nature of the Oslo study and contrasts it with the ethically problematic practices of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and other historical medical experiments. It highlights the exploitation of marginalized populations, particularly Black individuals, and the systemic injustices that allowed such studies to occur under the guise of research. Through personal anecdotes and critical reflection, the discussion emphasizes the moral implications of past injustices and their relevance to contemporary social justice issues in healthcare.
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