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    • Neuroethics
    • Philosophy of Mind
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is increasingly used for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
    • Ethical discussions often center on whether DBS threatens personal identity via psychological or narrative continuity.
    • This narrow focus overlooks other significant impacts of DBS on the self.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To broaden the ethical discussion surrounding DBS and its impact on the patient's self.
    • To analyze DBS's effects beyond mere continuity, considering potential positive influences.
    • To examine the concept of the "true self" in relation to DBS.

    Main Methods:

    • Identification of six key features of the concept of a person's "true self."
    • Application of these features to analyze the relationship between DBS and the self.
    • Exploration of DBS's potential role in treating treatment-refractory anorexia nervosa.

    Main Results:

    • The current ethical discourse on DBS and personal identity is limited by its focus on continuity.
    • A broader framework, incorporating the "true self" concept, reveals other crucial ethical considerations.
    • DBS may have rehabilitative effects on the self, particularly relevant for conditions like anorexia nervosa.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethical evaluations of DBS must extend beyond personal identity continuity to encompass a richer understanding of the self.
    • Considering the "true self" is essential for a comprehensive ethical analysis of DBS.
    • DBS holds potential for positive self-related outcomes, necessitating further investigation, especially in complex cases like anorexia nervosa.