Question

Which of the following experiments would be considered unethical?

A. Testing irritating substances on an animal's skin but restricting it
to very small areas
B. Addressing possible risks to fish before testing a new pesticide
C. Taking blood samples from patients for research purposes
without consent
O D. Using the fewest animals necessary for an experiment

Answer 1

C. Taking blood samples from patients for research purposes

without consent

Step-by-step explanation:

Generally, providers may not render medical services without the patient’s consent, unless performance of emergency, lifesaving care is necessary. Taking samples from a patient is a type of medical service; thus, state consent laws apply. In addition, providers may not disclose PHI without patient authorization.

It depends on the definition of unethical being used, however I think I am right. I'm in AP bio currently. Let me know what the answer is :)