Investigators from University Hospital Release New Data on Epilepsy (Reconsidering the Ethics of Provocation Techniques for Psychogenic Non-epileptic Attacks and Proposed Ethical Guidelines for Use).

A recent study from University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, discusses the ethical considerations surrounding the use of provocation techniques for diagnosing psychogenic non-epileptic attacks (PNEA). While these techniques have been effective in diagnosing and treating PNEA, concerns about their ethical implications have led to a decrease in their use. The research proposes ethical guidelines for the use of these techniques, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and transparency in describing the procedures to patients. This peer-reviewed study highlights the need for careful consideration of ethical issues in the diagnosis and treatment of PNEA. [Extracted from the article]