Brain–Computer Interfaces, Completely Locked-In State in Neurodegenerative Diseases, and End-of-Life Decisions

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serval:BIB_768C6C898A6E
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
Institution
Title
Brain–Computer Interfaces, Completely Locked-In State in Neurodegenerative Diseases, and End-of-Life Decisions
Journal
Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
Author(s)
Poppe Christopher, Elger Bernice S.
ISSN
1176-7529
1872-4353
ISSN-L
1176-7529
Publication state
Published
Issued date
03/2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
21
Number
1
Pages
19-27
Language
english
Abstract
In the future, policies surrounding end-of-life decisions will be faced with the question of whether competent people in a completely locked-in state should be enabled to make end-of-life decisions via brain-computer interfaces (BCI). This article raises ethical issues with acting through BCIs in the context of these decisions, specifically self-administration requirements within assisted suicide policies. We argue that enabling patients to end their life even once they have entered completely locked-in state might, paradoxically, prolong and uphold their quality of life.
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
Create date
03/10/2023 10:04
Last modification date
04/05/2024 7:06
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