Invisible Enemies Discussion

Assigned: Wednesday, 09/08

Chapter 1 Discussion and Presentations: Wednesday, 09/21

Answer the following questions in preparation for our discussion:

What is smallpox? What were the effects on those who survived it? Relate this to Cassel's "Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Medicine"
What is inoculation? What is a vaccination?
The reading discusses testing on orphans and prisoners. Give your opinion of this. Does "the end justify the means?"