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rTMS in AN and relevant ethical considerations
| Ethical principle | Threats pertinent for rTMS in AN |
|---|---|
| Non-maleficence (do no harm) |
Risks |
| Side-effects and long-term effects | |
| Beneficence (do well) |
Effectiveness |
| Patient selection | |
| Respect for autonomy |
Informed consent |
| (Emotional and cognitive) capacity issue due to underweight | |
| Comorbidity, mortality, resistance to treatment | |
| Justice | Patient selection, Resource allocation, Research deprivation |
