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Peter Zuk1,2, Laura Torgerson1, Demetrio Sierra-Mercado3
1Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering
|January 29, 2019
Summary
This review examines neuroethics challenges in neuromodulation technologies like deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). It addresses key issues for developers and users, ensuring responsible innovation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Bioethics
- Neurotechnology
Background:
- Neuromodulation technologies are rapidly advancing.
- Ethical considerations are crucial for responsible development and application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review neuroethics issues associated with neuromodulation technologies.
- To identify key ethical challenges for stakeholders.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of PubMed, Embase, and PhilPapers (1/1/16 - 6/26/18).
- Focus on deep brain stimulation (DBS), adaptive DBS (aDBS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
Main Results:
- Identified neuroethics issues include privacy, access, removal, DIY neurostimulation, neuroenhancement, media coverage, identity changes, consent, and use in minors.
- These issues are critical for neurotechnology developers.
Conclusions:
- Responsible development of neuromodulation requires addressing identified neuroethics issues.
- Guidance is provided for stakeholders to navigate ethical complexities.
