contestada

Bearing in mind that those two tissue samples removed from Henrietta were not removed in an attempt to
treat her cancer, but rather purely for purposes of research, was it wrong for the doctor to remove the
sample tissue in the first place? Was it wrong for Dr. Gey to collect those samples for the purpose of
trying to grow them in controlled conditions? Does the end - i.e., the immeasurable benefit to humankind
resulting from those tissue samples - justify the means - i.e., removing tissue from a person without their
consent or knowledge?

Respuesta :

annyksl

It is not incorrect to take tissue samples from a person to cultivate them for scientific purposes. However, it is not correct to remove this tissue without informing the patient.

We can arrive at this answer because:

  • Removing small pieces of tissue from the human body does not cause any problem for the patient.
  • This is a practice performed with some frequency, mainly because these tissues can be used in scientific research that will promote a great advancement of humanity.
  • Therefore, tissue removal is not only correct, it should be done whenever there is a need.

However, this removal of tissue must be communicated to the patient who has the body that will donate the tissue. That's because it's not correct to manipulate a human body without permission, even if it's for the good.

You can have more information about biological tissues at the link:

https://brainly.com/question/14250899

Otras preguntas