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The Tuskegee syphilis experiment of 20th century and syphilis study of Guatemala violate most of the concepts discussed in the Belmont report. The most notable may be identified in the “Basic Ethical Principles” and “Application portions of the report (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2016). The large number of men who were involved in the syphilis studies experienced and/or suffered from some on the most negative consequences that may result, when some of the concepts discussed in the Belmont reported may be neglected. Specifically, “respect for persons”, “beneficence”, and “justice”; as well as informed consent voluntariness, and comprehension (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2016). “Beneficence” is another severely

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