Theranos: the Ethics of Innovation and Deception in Healthcare Technology

Theranos: the Ethics of Innovation and Deception in Healthcare Technology

The case of Theranos, a health technology company founded by Elizabeth Holmes, presents a profound ethical dilemma that exemplifies the consequences of misrepresentation in healthcare innovation. This analysis examines the company's fraudulent claims regarding its blood-testing technology, whi...

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Main Author:	Edgar Manuel Cambaza
Format:	Article
Language:	Portuguese
Published:	Universidade Federal de Viçosa 2024-09-01
Series:	REVES - Revista Relações Sociais
Subjects:	Theranos Business ethics Healthcare Innovation Regulatory oversight Ethical leadership
Online Access:	https://periodicos.ufv.br/reves/article/view/19792
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