S1·E9 Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?
Synopsis
The advance of medicine depends inevitably on the testing of experimental procedures on human volunteers from either the healthy or the sick. Yet such procedures are often dangerous, and may not be of direct benefit to the subject. NOVA examines how individuals' interests are safeguarded, and asks, under what circumstances experiments should be conducted on children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 9 of NOVA air?
Season 1, Episode 9 ('Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?') originally aired on April 28, 1974.
How long is Season 1 Episode 9 ('Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in NOVA Season 1 Episode 9?
The advance of medicine depends inevitably on the testing of experimental procedures on human volunteers from either the healthy or the sick. Yet such procedures are often dangerous, and may not be of direct benefit to the subject. NOVA examines how individuals' interests are safeguarded, and asks, ...