many people who read about the Tuskegee study only notice the race of the study subjects. Are there legal and ethical considerations here that apply to any group of potential research participants?. Do you think the Tuskegee event could occur today? Why or why not.

 

Basing on this study, yes, there is a legal case and ethical consideration, since even on the beginning of the study, participants were not given an informed consent which is a great violation once you will conduct a study. Ethical considerations were not also observed because participants were not properly and fully informed regarding the process of the study and they do not have the liberty and prerogative to decide for their own, regarding the participation of this study and that right was violated. Next, it was race biased since only those who were African Americans were subjected for the study. And lastly, even though there was a drug of choice during that time, which is the penicillin, it was deprived from them and caused further health problems to the participants.

Referring to the current status we had now globally, which we are facing a coronavirus disease-19 pandemic, we all know some pharmaceuticals or health institutions are gathering participants to undergo the trials for the vaccine. In my own opinion, people nowadays are well knowledge regarding the conduct of studies that needs human trials, and wanted an assurance also to benefit from the study being conducted. So I guess Tuskegee study is far from reality to re-occur in this current time, since people already know their rights especially in health experiments or studies.

Step-by-step explanation

Upon reading the question above, and referring it to my experience in conducting a health study before with regards to dengue, I remembered complying all the necessary legal papers before conducting it with my team. So, when reviewing the Tsukegee research study incident, I myself can conclude there were violations committed as part of the researchers and as the research study is concerned.

First and foremost when conducting a study that needs involvement of human participation, this should undergo proper planning and make sure that both can benefit for it. Also consent should be at most priority before doing such study/research/experiment to avoid violation of law and even human rights. In return, a good output can be garnered.