A new drug for the treatment of syphilis is tested only on patients of low socioeconomic status (SES).Only patients whom the researchers felt would benefit from the drug are chosen and given the choice to participate in the study.The participants are given information about how the drug will affect their bodies and warned about a list of possible side-effects.However, patients from high SES neighborhoods are not contacted.Which of the following can be inferred from this study?

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The study undermines the justice principle because it selectively includes only patients from low socioeconomic status, potentially excluding others who might benefit, thus not distributing the benefits and burdens of research fairly.

A New Drug for the Treatment of Syphilis Is Tested