The story of Henrietta Lacks is one of the biggest reasons that we have privacy, accountability, and informed consent in our healthcare industry today.
Her cells are the reason we have a polio vaccine, in vitro fertilization, and many other important healthcare advances.
Her story spans over the past 70 years and continues to impact the healthcare industry even in 2021. However, most people have no idea who she is or what her story is all about. Beyond that, a lot of people today don’t fully understand HIPAA and how that relates to this historical figure.
So please, listen and learn!