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Ethics and the emergence of brain-computer interface medicine
1Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States; Department of Philosophy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|March 14, 2020
Summary
Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology offers new medical applications for impairments. Ethical challenges arise, necessitating a framework based on the goals of medicine, including neural diversity and privacy.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Medical Ethics
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is poised to revolutionize medicine.
- BCI devices interpret brain activity to control external devices, addressing impairments in communication, movement, sensation, and mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how BCI technology aligns with existing medical goals.
- To identify and articulate new ethical goals pertinent to BCI in medicine, such as neural diversity, privacy, agency, and authenticity.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of BCI technology's potential impact on medical practice.
- Ethical framework development by examining BCI in relation to established and novel medical objectives.
Main Results:
- BCI technology presents novel therapeutic avenues for various medical conditions.
- The integration of BCI necessitates the consideration of new ethical dimensions beyond traditional medical goals.
Conclusions:
- The goals of medicine provide a foundational ethical structure for the implementation of BCI.
- Establishing specific goals like neural diversity, privacy, agency, and authenticity is crucial for responsible BCI deployment in healthcare.
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