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 |