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| During the course of these studies, Willowbrook closed its
doors to new inmates, claiming overcrowded conditions. |
| However, the hepatitis program, because it occupied its own space at
the institution, was able to continue to admit new patients. Thus in some cases, parents
found they were unable to admit their child to Willowbrook unless they agreed to his or
her participation in the studies. |
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| This case caused a public outcry because of the perception
that parents and their children were given little choice about whether or not to
participate in research. |
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