The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Ethics in the Science Classroom Case Study #3

Educational Resource
Authors:Pritchard, MichaelGoldfarb, Theodore
Abstract:

This is one of six cases from Michael Pritchard and Theodore Golding's instructor guide, "Ethics in the Science Classroom." that provide background and some discussion guidelines around the historical TuskegeeSyphilis Study.

Categories Illustrated by This Case:Issues related to experimentation on human subjects.

Keywords:
Human Subjects Research, Informed Consent, Vulnerable Populations, Research and Practice
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2021
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/ethics-science-classroom/tuskegee-syphilis-study
    • Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/bpc3-4613