Analyzing the Ethical Challenges of Deep Brain Stimulation Technology for Patients, Doctors, and Researchers
10.12026/j.issn.1001-8565.2023.10.03
- VernacularTitle:试析深度脑刺激技术对患者、医生、科研人员的伦理挑战
- Author:
Peisong YAN
1
,
2
;
Yuyao ZHOU
1
,
2
;
Jinsong WU
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
2. Laboratory of Brain Functions, Institute of Neurosurgery, Fudan University, Shanghai 201100, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Deep Brain Stimulation;
Autonomy Principle;
Patient Protection
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
2023;36(10):1079-1084
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an invasive treatment that involves implanting electrodes into the brain to electrically stimulate specific brain regions, bringing new hope for the treatment of motor and psychiatric neurological diseases. This technology is closely related to human consciousness and has sparked heated debates on topics such as consciousness autonomy and personality integrity. Starting from the core principles of protecting patients, this paper explored the controversial issues of consciousness autonomy and medical autonomy principles in DBS practice, and discussed the ethical considerations in informed consent, patient inclusion, information collection, and cutting-edge scientific fields from the perspectives of patients, clinicians, and researchers.
