Assignment Content
1.
During Skloot and
Deborah’s meeting with Christoph Lengauer, Lengauer emphasizes the importance
of Henrietta Lacks contribution to science and how she is remembered in the
medical community. Lengauer states, “Whenever we read books about science,
it’s always HeLa this and HeLa that. Some people know those are the initials of
a person, but they don’t know who that person is. That’s important
history.”
Write a 525 word article that addresses the following:
(Note: Recommend
using the following requirements of the assignment as headings to be sure you
do not miss important requirements in the assignment)
Evaluate whether
the book effectively illustrates:
o The significance of
Henrietta Lacks s life
o Her contributions
to science
o The impact on her
family.
Answer the following questions:
o Are there
problematic elements as to how Skloot portrays Lacks and her family?
o Do you agree with
Lengauer’s quote that it is important to know about Henrietta Lacks? Why or why
not?
o Explain how
learning about Henrietta Lacks s story helped you become a more ethical
leader.
o Provide 3 examples
of what medical professionals can do to prevent unethical practices.
Cite the 3 references that support your opinion (e.g., trade
or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or
other sources of similar quality).
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.