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[cloons]

Hi,
I have been studying the case of moore v regents university california. If anyone is familiar with this case I have a couple of question I'd like some help with.
1) How did Moore find out that his actual cells were being used in the research, how did he know they were his as it was lymphokines being used which as far as I'm aware has the same genetic molecular structure in every human being.
2) If this case came before a european court, e.g an Irish court what would the most likely outcome be?
I have posted this on an irish website too, as I'm Irish and as far as I know there has not been any cases similar to this one before the courts there so if anyone has any theories on a possible outcome I'd be interested to know,
These two questions are bugging me so I'd love to hear all your opinions,
Go raibh maith agat!!

[MYK]

It's been a while, but if I recall correctly, Moore became suspicious when he was told he had to fly from Seattle to Los Angeles, repeatedly and at his own expense, in order to have treatment continued by Dr. Gould, because some of the "tests" that Gould did were obviously not necessary.

In my experience, research physicians are real bastards when it comes to pushing patients into tests that aren't necessary for treatment, but rather are only necessary for the physician's own research interests.  When you think your life is at risk if you don't consent to painful, invasive, damaging procedures, you're much more likely to cooperate than if they tell you up front that they're only doing the tests to see if your case fits with what they are investigating.  Not to mention that the researchers also CHARGE you for the privilege of furthering their research.