Entries by Daphne Hanson

Describe the polymerase chain reaction

Describe the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and its application to an area of human, plant or animal science.provide a detailed overview of the theory, methodology and components of PCR. This will include details relating to the DNA polymerase that is used (heat stable, hot start polymerases, high-fidelity proof-reading DNA polymerases), the PCR reaction (understanding the […]

Moral principles of ethics

Henrietta Lacks’ cells have been used for research for decades, though she did not provide consent for their use. Consider the ethical issue underlying this scenario and describe what you see as the main ethical problem. Then please apply three moral principles of ethics  to this scenario that capture and help you describe  the underlying […]

Physicians faking a diagnosis

Describe why a deontologist would not agree with physicians faking a diagnosis. Describe why a utilitarian might agree with physicians lying to their patients regarding a diagnosis. Provide an example of each to support your case. The examples should reflect on the pros and cons of lying to a patient.