Dr. Kligman research studies violated many ethical principles at the expense of vulnerable individuals. I agree that consent was an ethical principle that was violated along with nonmaleficence (Welsh et al., 2015). His studies compromised the overall health status of incarcerated individuals during the mid-1970’s (Acres of Skin, 2004). Many prisoners enrolled in the studies to be able to receive money for their commissary (Acres of Skin, 2004). Due to their high vulnerability, I agree that inmate should not be allowed to participate in research studies (Charles et al., 2016). However, if the research study offered will improve their acute or chronic health conditions, it may allow increase access to health resources that they would not have
