The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

What rights were violated in releasing Henrietta Lacks medical records to the press without her or her family's consent?

What rights were violated in releasing Henrietta Lacks medical records to the press without her or her family's consent?

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From the moment the Geys discover the incredible ability of Henrietta’s cells, those cells take center stage, and the human whom they originated from is reduced to nothing more than a source. Neither the scientists who first packaged Henrietta’s cells, nor the thousands of scientists and doctors who would later use her cells for groundbreaking research and medical discoveries, thought about their human source.Neither Henrietta or her family gave consent. This was a violation of Henrietta's body and soul. Even her family did not receive any compensation for the use of her cells.