A​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​nalysis of R. Skloot’s The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks Description of Activity: Students are asked to respond to questions that apply information from this book and related readings. The questions serve as organizers upon which the students construct new knowledge and tie in what they already know to deepen their knowledge and application of key principles related to managing and delivering healthcare services in the U.S. Objectives: Students will: Apply content to address current issues and challenges facing the US health system Deepening written communication skills Learning Outcomes: Identify key problems and challenges of the U.S. health care system Discuss potential solutions to improve the U.S. health care system Please read this background information: Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman who underwent treatment for an aggressive form of cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1951. In addition to providing her with medical care, Henrietta’s doctor at Hopkins removed some of her cancerous cells to use in research without getting her written consent. (It’s important to note that at this time the practice of obtaining informed consent from cell or tissue donors was essentially unknown among academic medical centers.) Despite receiving a high standard of medical treatment, Mrs. Lacks ultimately succumbed to this cancer at the young age of 31. However, her cells—called “HeLa” from the first two letters of her first and last names—remarkably continued to reproduce in the laboratory. Researchers around the world had been trying to identify or develop a standardized human cell line that could be reproduced in a laboratory setting; they knew that this kind of cell line would provide numerous opportunities to improve the human condition by allowing them to better understand, treat, and prevent a wide range of diseases. Because of their unique ability to reproduce indefinitely, HeLa cells have been instrumental in the development of the polio vaccine, cancer treatment protocols, AIDS research, and much more, and they continue to play an important role in medical advances worldwide. However, there has been much controversy re: the use of HeLa cells and there has been some progress made to include the Lacks’ family in decisions re: future research and use of HeLa cells. The following was published on Johns Hopkins Hospital web site: Skloot’s nonfiction work, published in 2010, highlights the contributions to science mad​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​e by cancer patient Henrietta Lacks, a working-class African-American woman whose cancer cells were unknowingly harvested for research. Lacks’ cells, known to scientists as HeLa cells, form the basis for modern research in the biological sciences. Henrietta’s doctor at Hopkins removed some of her cancerous cells to use in research without getting her written consent. Because of their unique ability to reproduce indefinitely, HeLa cells have been instrumental in the development of the polio vaccine, cancer treatment protocols, AIDS research, and much more, and they continue to play an important role in medical advances worldwide. Please address the following: There has been increased awareness about Henrietta Lacks and her family that is making people more aware of ways that African Americans were often discriminated in the health delivery system in the 1950s. Discuss 2 examples from the Skloot book that demonstrate discriminatory behavior by physicians that contributed to Henrietta and her family’s distrust of the medical care system (4 points) Do you think that Johns Hopkins Hospital deliberately discriminated against Henrietta. Explain (worth 2 points) Consider recent issues being addressed in the national Black Lives Matter movement and dialogue in terms of historical systemic discrimination (structural racism) in the US. Respond to the following: As a health manager in a local clinic, discuss one effective way to increase African Americans’ trust of health providers. (4 points) To support your response to the questions: For question 1a provide at least 2 different cited examples from Skloot’s book to support your response For question 1b provide at least 2 different citations from Skloot’s book to support your response. For question 2a cite at least 1 recent (last 3 years) authoritative source (not Skloot book) to support 2a. To summarize: For question 1 provide at least 4 different citations from the Skloot book to support your responses to 1a and 1b. For question 2 cite from at least 1 recent authoritative sources (not from Skloot book) to support your responses to 2a. Be sure to list the sources at the end of each question using APA format. Cite sources in the paper and then list each reference at the end – using in APA format. No direct quotes – paraphrase (put into your own words) when citing information from sources and then cite source in APA format. Estimated Length: about 100-150 words for each question. Total 200-300 words. ​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​No penalty for exceeding.