Summary
This unit analyzes The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and how the historical context enabled for mistreatment and discrimination to occur to the Lacks family. Using the insight of patient privacy that we have now, it is easy to see what injustice the family suffered, however, at the time, it was debatable as to whether consent was required. We presented our knowledge in a variety of ways: fishbowl discussions, TIEAs, blog posts, verbal analysis, and reflections.
In this, you’ll find how a woman who died so young, was able to live forever.
Discussion
TIEA
Blogs on ILOHL
Discrimination Blog Post: Culture Shock
Privacy Blog Post: Money Grows on People
Verbal Analysis
Unit Reflection