Scientific Method vs Everyday Problem Solving
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What is one of the main responsibilities of bioethicists as mentioned in the text?

  • Conducting medical research
  • Withholding proven medications to study the impact on specific groups
  • Performing medical diagnosis using artificial intelligence
  • Establishing moral and dignifying approaches before difficult decisions arise (correct)

    • Which unethical practice is specifically mentioned in the text as a historical example that led to the emergence of bioethics?

  • Harvesting tissues from dying patients without consent
  • Withholding information about syphilis from research subjects (correct)
  • Using HeLa cells for medical research without permission
  • Administering treatments without considering potential harm

    • What was the unique characteristic of Henrietta Lacks' cells that contributed to significant medical discoveries?

  • Resistance to viruses
  • Immunity to infections
  • Generation of antibodies
  • Ability to divide continuously (correct)

    • What ethical dilemma is raised regarding the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells in medical research?

    <p>Whether her family should receive financial compensation for research benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of future medical treatments is highlighted as a concern that bioethicists need to address?

    <p>Increased reliance on machines for medical decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant role that ethics plays in scientific research according to the text?

    <p>Upholding professional principles and considering dignity and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which issue does the text raise regarding the responsibility of medical companies using HeLa cells?

    <p>Should they acknowledge Henrietta Lacks as a contributor?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major ethical complexities discussed in relation to future medical treatments?

    <p>Access to cutting-edge therapies based on financial status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did researchers take samples of Henrietta Lacks' cells without her knowledge or permission?

    <p>'Immortal' nature of her cells for continuous study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential role does bioethics play when it comes to scientific research, according to the text?

    <p>Ensuring that ethical considerations are incorporated into every step of research or practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bioethicists aim to balance positive and negative outcomes in the field of medical research.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Tuskegee syphilis study involved informing all participants about their diagnosis and providing them with proper treatment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Henrietta Lacks' cells were taken without her knowledge or consent and led to the creation of the HeLa cell line.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is considered ethical to harvest tissue or organs from a patient without their consent for research purposes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bioethicists do not play a significant role in addressing ethical complexities in scientific research.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Researchers have an obligation to compensate Henrietta Lacks' family for the use of her cells in medical research.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Artificial intelligence and robotics are not being used in medical diagnosis or treatment according to the text.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethical dilemmas often arise when balancing benefits and harm in scientific research.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The importance of ethics in scientific research is highlighted after research or practice has already taken place.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Medical companies are not responsible for compensating individuals whose tissues were used in research that led to profitable medicines.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major ethical considerations do bioethicists aim to address in the field of medical research?

    <p>Balancing positive outcomes with negative outcomes, considering ethical treatment of research subjects, and establishing moral and dignifying approaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells in medical research considered ethically controversial?

    <p>Her cells were taken without her knowledge or consent, which raises questions about using tissues obtained illegally by today's standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Should Henrietta Lacks be acknowledged as a contributor to medical research based on the use of her cells?

    <p>Yes, her contribution through the HeLa cell line has led to significant medical discoveries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it ethical for medical companies to profit from medicines developed using HeLa cells without compensating Lacks' family?

    <p>No, there is an ethical dilemma regarding compensating Lacks' family for the billions of dollars in revenue earned through medicines benefiting from her cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ethics play in scientific research, particularly in relation to future medical treatments?

    <p>Ethics ensures that decisions about medical treatments, responsibility for decisions, access to treatments, and financial considerations are all handled morally and responsibly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bioethicists contribute to scientific research according to the text?

    <p>Bioethicists ask important ethical questions before, during, and after research or practice, and uphold established professional principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant historical event led to the establishment of bioethics as a field?

    <p>The unethical Tuskegee syphilis study, where African American men were not informed about their syphilis diagnosis and were denied treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did researchers in the Tuskegee syphilis study violate ethical principles?

    <p>They did not inform the research subjects about their syphilis diagnosis and withheld proven medications for the study's purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of the challenging decisions bioethicists must address in the near future?

    <p>Determining responsibility for medical decisions, explaining outcomes to families, ensuring equitable access to treatments, and addressing the use of AI and robotics in healthcare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text illustrate the need for ethical considerations in scientific research?

    <p>Through examples like the unethical practices in the Tuskegee study and the controversial use of Henrietta Lacks' cells, it demonstrates the importance of ethical guidelines and moral decision-making in research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ barked

    <p>dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ meowed

    <p>cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following unethical practices with the historical examples:

    <p>Withholding treatment and information from research subjects = Tuskegee syphilis study Taking tissue samples without consent = Henrietta Lacks case Using cells for research without permission = HeLa cell line creation Compensating families for unauthorized tissue use = Ethical dilemma in medical companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following consequences with the unethical actions:

    <p>Passing on illness without knowledge = Tuskegee syphilis study Significant medical discoveries = HeLa cell line research Ethical complexity and controversy = Use of Henrietta Lacks' cells Financial difficulties for family = Compensation from medical companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following responsibilities with the related individuals or entities:

    <p>Explaining medical procedures to families = Medical professionals Deciding on access to expensive treatments = Bioethicists Establishing moral approaches before decisions = Bioethicists Ensuring dignity and safety of all organisms involved = Ethics in scientific research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following future considerations with the respective questions raised:

    <p>Responsibility for medical decisions with AI and robotics = Who will be responsible for medical decisions? Access to expensive treatments = Who will decide who has access to them? Explaining unexpected procedure outcomes = Who will explain to families if a procedure doesn't go as planned? Ethical complexity in medical discoveries = What is a significant role that ethics plays in scientific research according to the text?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ethical dilemmas with their related contexts:

    <p>Balancing positive outcomes with negative outcomes = Scientific researchers Addressing ethical complexities in future medical treatments = Bioethicists Compensating for benefits derived from unauthorized tissue use = Lacks' family Considering dignity and safety in scientific work = Ethics in scientific research</p> Signup and view all the answers

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