The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 10 - Data Ethics - Chapter 10 Exercises - Page 264: 10.12c

Answer

Yes, because giving consent will not negatively harm the patient. Moreover, it may be positive for the patients if cures are found to certain diseases on the basis of the blood samples, and there are no harms to the patient as a result of the study.

Work Step by Step

Yes, because giving consent will not negatively harm the patient. Moreover, it may be positive for the patients if cures are found to certain diseases on the basis of the blood samples, and there are no harms to the patient as a result of the study.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions