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.
Collection
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 C., Elger B.S.
ISSN
1176-7529 (Print)
ISSN-L
1176-7529
Publication state
In Press
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: aheadofprint
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.
Keywords
ALS, Assisted suicide, Brain, End of life, Locked-in state, Withdrawing treatment, computer interfaces
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
Create date
03/10/2023 10:04
Last modification date
21/10/2023 7:07
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