Neuroethics of neuromodulation: An update. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zuk, Peter; Torgerson, Laura; Sierra-Mercado, Demetrio; Lázaro-Muñoz, Gabriel
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in biomedical engineering. Volume 8(2018)
• Page Start: 45
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: Neuroscience -- Neurotechnology -- DBS -- Ethics -- Enhancement -- Registry; DBS deep brain stimulation -- aDBS adaptive deep brain stimulation -- rTMS repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation -- tDCS transcranial direct current stimulation -- tES transcranial electrical stimulation -- ADHD attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Biomedical engineering -- Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2018.10.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2468-4511

Abstract

Abstract: This article reviews neuroethics issues that arise with the development, translation, and use of technologies for neuromodulation. Three electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and PhilPapers) were searched for relevant articles published between 1/1/16–6/26/18. We focus on pressing ethical issues related to the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS), adaptive DBS (aDBS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and associated technologies. The neuroethics issues we address include privacy, continued access to devices, device removal, do-it-yourself neurostimulation, neuroenhancement, media coverage, changes in personal identity and agency, informed consent, and neuromodulation in minors. This review should be of assistance to a variety of stakeholders, including neurotechnology developers, as they make important decisions that will drive these neurotechnologies.