Neuroethics in medicine. Pressing issues

The article focuses on some aspects of neuroethics in medicine. Due to the continuous growth of research, new advances in neuroscience, and use of neurotechnology, ethical issues related to personality, autonomy and confidentiality may arise. The article addresses neuroethical issues of management of patients with various neurological diseases and special psychological conditions. The issue of using neuroethical aspects to solve issues in the field of diagnosis and treatment of disorders of consciousness is also discussed. Another important area of research that uses neuroethics is treatment of drug addiction, namely the ethical aspects of using neurotechnology. The authors conclude that the prospects for using neuroethics in medicine are very diverse. It underlines the importance of its studying at all stages of medical education, including secondary, higher and postgraduate ones.