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Question: Writing a research paper on the legal and ethical implications of Google's Project Nightingale without specific guidelines:
Introduction (2-3 sentences)
- Introduce Project Nightingale and the key parties involved (Google and Ascension).
- State the main focus of your analysis: the legal and ethical issues raised by this project.
Body (3-4 paragraphs)
Paragraph 1:
- Explain what Project Nightingale entailed - Google accessing and analyzing tens of millions of Ascension patients' medical records using AI/algorithms, without direct consent.
Paragraph 2:
- Discuss the legality issues. Explain how it may have complied with HIPAA regulations through a business associate agreement, but violated the principles and spirit behind HIPAA regarding consent and transparency.
Paragraph 3:
- Analyze the key ethical problems. Lack of informed consent from patients regarding how their data is used. Little accountability or oversight for how Google will use the data. Conflict of interest given Google's profit motivations. Violates principles of healthcare ethics and doctor fiduciary duties to patients.
Conclusion (1 paragraph)
- Summarize the main legal and ethical issues raised by Project Nightingale.
- Emphasize the need for greater transparency, consent requirements, and governance when tech companies seek access to patient healthcare data.