What are some notable case studies on research ethics?

What are some notable case studies on research ethics?

There are several important case studies in research ethics, such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and the Stanford Prison Experiment. Would you like to know more about a specific one?

Yes, tell me about the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study was conducted from 1932 to 1972, where African American men with syphilis were misled and denied treatment to study the disease's progression. It raised significant ethical concerns about informed consent and exploitation.

What were the main ethical violations in that study?

The main ethical violations included lack of informed consent, deception, and failure to provide treatment even after penicillin became available. This study is often cited as a cautionary tale in research ethics.

How has this study influenced current research ethics guidelines?

The Tuskegee Study led to stricter regulations on informed consent and the establishment of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to protect participants in research.