Date Approved
2018
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Nursing
First Advisor
Marguerite DeBello
Second Advisor
Julie Slack
Third Advisor
Michael Williams
Abstract
An in depth analysis of different types of cancers in various populations such as pediatrics, adults of all ages, and babies that are still in the womb. Discusses the importance of funding research and finding new methods of treatment. This explains the ethical impact of the Henrietta Lacks case and Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) on patient autonomy and the importance of allowing patients to decide if they want to start or even continue cancer treatments.
Recommended Citation
Bakshi, Neha, "Oncology of different populations and the ethical impact of the HeLa cell case and physician assisted suicide on patient autonomy" (2018). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 609.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/609