Analysis Of Bad Blood: The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
2. What is the author’s view? How do I know?
Jones considers this study to be degrading, deceptive, non-therapeutic, unethical, flawed, and with no scientific validity. In fact, he says:
No one worried much at the time about the glaring contradiction of treating subjects in a study of untreated syphilis because the men did not receive enough treatment to cure them. Treatments against syphilis did exist at the time, although there were not as effective as current therapies. Any amount of treatment, however, was fatal to the scientific integrity of the experiment. Flawed beyond redemption, the Tuskegee Study had no scientific validity because it was hopelessly contaminated from the outset. In addition to being morally bankrupt, it was bad science …show more content…
What is the evidence presented by the author to support ideas?
Jones’ paper is carefully researched and is based on his book “Bad Blood: The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment,” which was first published in 1981 and then in 1993.
4. Is the evidence valid? How do I know?
Yes, the evidence presented is valid. It is logical, very well written, and very convincing. Jones presents the data from several points of view, compares it, and finally gives his own opinion.
5. Is the evidence relevant? How do I know?
Yes, the evidence presented is relevant. Jones starts with an ample description of the disease, its several stages, the previous researches performed, the social context of the study, the rise and role of the PHS, the events that led to this study, the settings and design of this study, the stereotypes held regarding African-Americans, the lack of hospitals and doctors to treat the African-American population, the event that took place during the years of the study, and the strategies used to hinder any treatment on the subjects, etc… He even highlighted the way doctors at that time thought and was able to capture the politics that reign in certain …show more content…
Do I agree or disagree with the views expressed by the author? Why?
I do agree with the views expressed by Jones because they are relevant, valid, logical, well grounded, and rational, and because they reflect my thoughts about this study that harvested pain, suffering, and distrust among the different populations.
Reference:
Jones, J.H. (2008). The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. In E. Emanuel, C. Grady, R.C. Couch, and R. Lie, eds., The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Research Ethics. New York: Oxford University Press. (Chapter 8). pp. 86 – 96. Retrieved from http://science.jburroughs.org/mbahe/BioEthics/Articles/TuskegeeReadings/TuskegeeOxfordTextbook.pdf
Perni, H. (2005). A heritage of hypocrisy: Why ‘they’ hate us. Pennsylvania: Pleasant Mount Press. Retrieved from
Jones considers this study to be degrading, deceptive, non-therapeutic, unethical, flawed, and with no scientific validity. In fact, he says:
No one worried much at the time about the glaring contradiction of treating subjects in a study of untreated syphilis because the men did not receive enough treatment to cure them. Treatments against syphilis did exist at the time, although there were not as effective as current therapies. Any amount of treatment, however, was fatal to the scientific integrity of the experiment. Flawed beyond redemption, the Tuskegee Study had no scientific validity because it was hopelessly contaminated from the outset. In addition to being morally bankrupt, it was bad science …show more content…
What is the evidence presented by the author to support ideas?
Jones’ paper is carefully researched and is based on his book “Bad Blood: The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment,” which was first published in 1981 and then in 1993.
4. Is the evidence valid? How do I know?
Yes, the evidence presented is valid. It is logical, very well written, and very convincing. Jones presents the data from several points of view, compares it, and finally gives his own opinion.
5. Is the evidence relevant? How do I know?
Yes, the evidence presented is relevant. Jones starts with an ample description of the disease, its several stages, the previous researches performed, the social context of the study, the rise and role of the PHS, the events that led to this study, the settings and design of this study, the stereotypes held regarding African-Americans, the lack of hospitals and doctors to treat the African-American population, the event that took place during the years of the study, and the strategies used to hinder any treatment on the subjects, etc… He even highlighted the way doctors at that time thought and was able to capture the politics that reign in certain …show more content…
Do I agree or disagree with the views expressed by the author? Why?
I do agree with the views expressed by Jones because they are relevant, valid, logical, well grounded, and rational, and because they reflect my thoughts about this study that harvested pain, suffering, and distrust among the different populations.
Reference:
Jones, J.H. (2008). The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. In E. Emanuel, C. Grady, R.C. Couch, and R. Lie, eds., The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Research Ethics. New York: Oxford University Press. (Chapter 8). pp. 86 – 96. Retrieved from http://science.jburroughs.org/mbahe/BioEthics/Articles/TuskegeeReadings/TuskegeeOxfordTextbook.pdf
Perni, H. (2005). A heritage of hypocrisy: Why ‘they’ hate us. Pennsylvania: Pleasant Mount Press. Retrieved from