Blood Betrayed: The Plasma Donation Scandal

This chapter investigates the ethical dilemmas and health risks associated with the intersection of the U.S. prison system and the plasma donation industry. It reveals the tragic consequences of tainted blood products that led to widespread infections and deaths among hemophiliacs in Canada and the UK, exposing regulatory failures and negligence. The discussion also explores the political connections and corruption that facilitated these ethical breaches, questioning the qualifications of individuals in charge of such critical medical practices.