In the case of Henrietta Lacks, cells were derived from a tu…
In the case of Henrietta Lacks, cells were derived from a tumor in a woman without her consent. She and her family were never notified of their collection, and were never compensated for them. These cells, called HeLa cells, have been used by thousands of researchers to study biomedical questions and have led to many important discoveries and treatments for diseases. This case upholds some of the pillars of medical ethics, but not all of them. Which statement is TRUE?