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. 2014;7(3):345-364.
doi: 10.1007/s12152-014-9201-8. Epub 2014 Feb 21.

Cognitive Enhancement: Perceptions Among Parents of Children with Disabilities

Natalie Ball  1 , Gregor Wolbring  1
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Cognitive Enhancement: Perceptions Among Parents of Children with Disabilities

Natalie Ball et al. Neuroethics. 2014.

Abstract

Cognitive enhancement is an increasingly discussed topic and policy suggestions have been put forward. We present here empirical data of views of parents of children with and without cognitive disabilities. Analysis of the interviews revealed six primary overarching themes: meanings of health and treatment; the role of medicine; harm; the 'good' parent; normality and self-perception; and ability. Interestingly none of the parents used the term ethics and only one parent used the term moral twice.

Keywords: Children with disabilities; Cognitive enhancement; Ethics; Parents.

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