Tuskegee Failure

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A great amount of families and thousands of loved ones were affected because of the destruction of the test study that took place in Tuskegee experiments. The compensation in which family members of those who perished and victims who were directly damaged were given can in no way substitute human life. From this horrible disaster, regulations as well as establishment have been given the responsibility to protect individuals participating in research trials. The job of the nurse and that of the medical practitioners is plainly defined by the regulations of social justice, the hindrances of damage and the regard that have to be shown for human life. Advising for patients and endorsing equal opportunities for all is important in order for the

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