The main sociological concern regarding the Willowbrook Hepatitis Study and the Tuskegee Syphilis study would be
A. the lack of informed consent of the participants.
B. the fact that little information of medical use was gained from either study.
C. that both groups of participants were chosen because they had less social power and status.
D. the health risks to the participants.
E. that doctors did not follow the Hippocratic Oath when participating in the studies.
Answer: C
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