Doctors Remove Woman’s Brain Implant Against Her Will
Doctors Remove Woman’s Brain Implant Against Her Will
A woman whose epilepsy was greatly improved by an experimental brain implant was devastated when she was forced to have it removed.
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I'm guessing the patients were required beforehand to sign forms consenting to the device being taken out in the event of ___________ (in this case, the company going under). Because otherwise I don't understand how it'd be legal to force someone to have brain surgery against their will.
But if the company can't continue maintenance and support for the device, why not have her sign new forms exempting them from liability and just let her keep it? Is potential liability not the only limiting factor here? And would this be ethical?
why not just let her keep it
It could also be for patenting reasons.
You can always legally revoke consent for medical interventions, too.
Or, at least, that's my understanding as a layman.