Ethics of Deep Brain Stimulation Workshop

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This workshop is not open to members of the public

This workshop is for Neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists, ethicists, legal scholars, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders. 
The workshop will explore the latest advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for psychiatric conditions and disorders of consciousness, with a strong focus on both innovation and ethical considerations. Through in-depth case studies, we will examine the use of DBS in treating depression, OCD, and anorexia nervosa. Participants will hear from leading experts and pioneers in the field—both from Singapore and abroad—alongside a powerful firsthand account from a patient who has undergone DBS. Our goal is to develop clinically practical and ethically sound guidelines, with the potential to align with the ongoing work of the Academy of Medicine’s College of Psychiatrists in this space.