Date of Award
5-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Departmental Honors
Department
Biology
Abstract
Schizophrenia is a complex and debilitating mental disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Current medical science is rapidly growing in its understanding of this illness. As researchers and practitioners seek to better understand and treat this condition from a medical and physiological standpoint, it is crucial that ethical implications of research and treatment approaches are fully considered and prioritized. This project investigated the nature and scope of schizophrenia as an illness in order to delve into ethical issues with current research and treatment approaches. Some of the ethical issues identified and analyzed include issues with informed consent, stigmatization, and access to treatment. Literature has been cited and analyzed to evaluate the current ethical environment surrounding these issues and to provide pragmatic solution options and opinions.
Recommended Citation
Brogdon, Chloé, "Ethical Issues With Schizophrenia Research and Treatment" (2023). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 960.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/960
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Faculty Mentor
Andy Anderson
Departmental Honors Advisor
Jennifer Burbank