C Biomedical research is a broad area of science that looks for ways to prevent

C Biomedical research is a broad area of science that looks for ways to prevent and treat diseases that cause illness and death in people as well as animals. But to understand biomedical research, we have to understand the basics of research. Ethics in research is essential for generating evidence for any practice. It can be for nursing, medical doctors and so much more. Ethical research is essential for generating evidence for the nursing practice (Gray et al, 2017).  History has shown us there have been some instances where ethical misconduct of research has caused changes as to how we go about research today. There have been five historical events that have displayed great unethical research. For one, there was the syphilis study which took place in Tuskegee, Alabama between 1932-1972 directed by the CDC and PHS. This was a study of untreated syphilis in the negro male. The purpose of this study was to observe the natural history of untreated syphilis. A total of 660 African American sharecroppers were enrolled and told they would be given free healthcare for their participation in this study. The participants were not made aware of their diagnosis, were lied to about the duration of the experiment and were not made aware there was a treatment made available. As a result of these lies, 28 of the patients died directly from syphilis, 100 died from the complications,  40 of the patient’s wives were infected and 19 children were born with congenital syphilis. History has shown me what some are willing to do in the name of science. My view has definitely been impacted. I am on the fence when it comes to biomedical research. On one hand, I would love to see science advance and get cures to certain diseases such as HIV/AIDS and cancer, but to what extent? Granted, there have been ethical codes put into place to protect people from experiencing what those who took part of the Tuskegee experiment did. I just feel that shouldn’t of happened in the first place.  If want to really help people with research do it in an honest way.  
In relation to my PICOT question, I do feel these participants are adequately protected. They are told what the research is about, how long it will be for and what is expected of them. From there, if the participants were to agree, consent would be obtained and the research study would begin.