Homework: Henrietta Lacks and Health Care Leadership
During Skloot and Deborah's meeting with Christoph Lengauer, Lengauer emphasizes the importance of Henrietta Lacks's contribution to science and how she is remembered in the medical community. Langauer 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 to 700 words article that addresses the following:
1) Evaluate whether the book effectively illustrates the significance of Henrietta Lacks's life, her contributions to science, and their impact on her family. Answer the following questions in your evaluation:
2) Are there problematic elements as to how Skloot portrays Lacks and her family?
3) Do you agree with Lengauer's quote that it is important to know about Henrietta Lacks? Why or why not?
4) Explain how learning about Henrietta Lacks's story helped you become a more ethical leader.
5) Provide 2 to 3 examples of what medical professionals can do to prevent unethical practices.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.