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Ethics for Radiation Medicine Professionals
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New Developments
- Penicillin was validated as an effective cure for
syphilis in the
1947
. Despite this, infected subjects were not treated.
Problem 1
- Researchers actively conspired with physicians in the
area to prevent these subjects from obtaining treatment.
Problem 2
- Researchers actively lied to subjects about their
condition to prevent them from seeking treatment elsewhere.
The End
– Journalist reports abuses. Study closed in
1972
.
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The Belmont Report