Disclosing Results of Tests for Covert Consciousness: A Framework for Ethical Translation.
Neurocrit Care
; 40(3): 865-878, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
The advent of neurotechnologies including advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography to detect states of awareness not detectable by traditional bedside neurobehavioral techniques (i.e., covert consciousness) promises to transform neuroscience research and clinical practice for patients with brain injury. As these interventions progress from research tools into actionable, guideline-endorsed clinical tests, ethical guidance for clinicians on how to responsibly communicate the sensitive results they yield is crucial yet remains underdeveloped. Drawing on insights from empirical and theoretical neuroethics research and our clinical experience with advanced neurotechnologies to detect consciousness in behaviorally unresponsive patients, we critically evaluate ethical promises and perils associated with disclosing the results of clinical covert consciousness assessments and describe a semistructured approach to responsible data sharing to mitigate potential risks.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estado de Conciencia
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Electroencefalografía
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Aspecto:
Ethics
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Neurocrit Care
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos