Benevolent deception refers to the practice of withholding information from patients for their perceived benefit, often seen in medical ethics. In the case of Henrietta Lacks, her cancer cells were taken without her knowledge or consent, and she was not informed about their use in groundbreaking research. This raises ethical questions about autonomy, consent, and the impact of such deception on patients and their families, highlighting the need for transparency in medical practices. Lacks' story has since prompted discussions about informed consent and the rights of individuals in medical research.
Henrietta lacks died on October 4, 1951 at the age of 31.
Day (or David Lacks) was Henrietta Lacks's first cousin and later her husband.
Henrietta Lacks' father was John Randall Lacks. He was born into a family of tobacco farmers in Virginia and had a significant influence on Henrietta's early life. Henrietta's mother, Eliza Lacks, passed away when Henrietta was young, and she was raised by her father and extended family. John Randall Lacks' background and experiences contributed to the context of Henrietta's life and the legacy of her immortal cell line, HeLa.
Henrietta Lacks had a sister named Deborah Lacks. Deborah played a significant role in the story of Henrietta, especially in seeking to understand the impact of her sister's cells, known as HeLa cells, on medical research and ethics. She became an advocate for her family's legacy and worked to educate others about Henrietta's contributions to science.
Queen Henrietta Maria of France died on September 10, 1669 at the age of 59.
Henrietta lacks died on October 4, 1951 at the age of 31.
Day (or David Lacks) was Henrietta Lacks's first cousin and later her husband.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks was created in 2010.
Henrietta Lacks' father was John Randall Lacks. He was born into a family of tobacco farmers in Virginia and had a significant influence on Henrietta's early life. Henrietta's mother, Eliza Lacks, passed away when Henrietta was young, and she was raised by her father and extended family. John Randall Lacks' background and experiences contributed to the context of Henrietta's life and the legacy of her immortal cell line, HeLa.
The withholding of the truth for the benefit of the patient
she got that and i do not know how
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot has 381 pages in its paperback edition.
suffering from cervical cancer
67 years old
Henrietta Lacks had a sister named Deborah Lacks. Deborah played a significant role in the story of Henrietta, especially in seeking to understand the impact of her sister's cells, known as HeLa cells, on medical research and ethics. She became an advocate for her family's legacy and worked to educate others about Henrietta's contributions to science.
Queen Henrietta Maria of France died on September 10, 1669 at the age of 59.
Although the doctors had already taken cells, when Henrietta died, they did ask for permission. Mr. Lacks initially wanted to refuse, but the doctors said that studies of Henrietta's cells could possibly benefit family members in the future. Then Mr. Lacks agreed and gave permission.