Lesser Harms: The Morality of Risk in Medical Research

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The book delves into the ethical challenges faced by research physicians when introducing new medical procedures, particularly during vaccine trials in early to mid-twentieth century America. It highlights the tension between the potential benefits of innovations in preventing or curing diseases and the risks of causing harm to patients. Sydney Halpern investigates how clinical scientists navigated these high-stakes decisions, shedding light on the complexities of medical ethics and the historical context of vaccine development.