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Table 2 rTMS in AN and relevant ethical considerations

From: The ethics of neuromodulation for anorexia nervosa: a focus on rTMS

Ethical principle

Threats pertinent for rTMS in AN

Non-maleficence (do no harm)

Risks

Side-effects and long-term effects

Beneficence (do well)

Effectiveness

Patient selection

Respect for autonomy

Informed consent

(Emotional and cognitive) capacity issue due to underweight

Comorbidity, mortality, resistance to treatment

Justice

Patient selection, Resource allocation, Research deprivation