It could be unethical because of the group of people they are testing it on. They basically have no say in what is going on and are being forced to take the treatment. It's almost a form of torture. If these patients die in the process what repercussions will the tester face? They should be notified and informed and also be able to sign off on the treatment. It is a violation of human rights.
I'm pretty sure they would have already tested it on animals, and I doubt that they're using these people as Guinea pigs for a drug that will be used in the US since HIV/AIDS is a much bigger problem in Africa. you can only do so much testing in a lab before you have to apply it to humans to see what happens. I don't believe it's unethical, I believe it's just the next step.
I just don't know how else you'd do it then besides humans.... they've had cases of HIV/AIDS in primates, so I'd assume that would be an animal that could be tested on, but theyd have to go to humans at some point anyways. an HIV vaccine would be revolutionary as far as modern medicine goes. plus, people who are in a medical study are told about it and sometimes paid, not that monetary compensation is worth it to most people when it comes to their life, but some people are all for it. especially if it just means being a key part in saving lives down the road, some people would be more than ok with it.
Alyssa·
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I do
LaJuan✌🏾️✊🏾🌻·
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Ok. Currently they are trying a new vaccine for HIV in South Africa. How could this trial be unethical?
Mari·
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its wrong because they're willing to risk peoples lives instead of testing it in a lab like they do just about anything else.
Mrs.RJ·
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It could be unethical because of the group of people they are testing it on. They basically have no say in what is going on and are being forced to take the treatment. It's almost a form of torture. If these patients die in the process what repercussions will the tester face? They should be notified and informed and also be able to sign off on the treatment. It is a violation of human rights.
Michelle·
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@sexxymama83, yup!!
Bonnie·
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I'm pretty sure they would have already tested it on animals, and I doubt that they're using these people as Guinea pigs for a drug that will be used in the US since HIV/AIDS is a much bigger problem in Africa. you can only do so much testing in a lab before you have to apply it to humans to see what happens. I don't believe it's unethical, I believe it's just the next step.
LaJuan✌🏾️✊🏾🌻·
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@kattastrophe, actually there is no suitable animal to test the vaccine on and the side effects are "virtually unknown" as of now
Bonnie·
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I just don't know how else you'd do it then besides humans.... they've had cases of HIV/AIDS in primates, so I'd assume that would be an animal that could be tested on, but theyd have to go to humans at some point anyways. an HIV vaccine would be revolutionary as far as modern medicine goes. plus, people who are in a medical study are told about it and sometimes paid, not that monetary compensation is worth it to most people when it comes to their life, but some people are all for it. especially if it just means being a key part in saving lives down the road, some people would be more than ok with it.
Bonnie·
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but I suppose this is why it's a controversial topic, everyone has a different idea of what's "right" or "moral"(: