Aspirational Autonomy and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Advanced Cancer: Ethical Lessons from Clinical Cases.
The oncologist October 15, 2026 Keenan Wills Davis, Michelle C. Bach, JoEllen Schimmels et al.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is increasingly discussed as a potential intervention for anxiety, depression, and existential distress among patients with advanced cancer. Yet the ethical challenges of PAT for patients approaching the end of life remain underdeveloped, particularly for oncologists who may be asked to counsel patients or consider referral to clinical trials. This article...
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Psychedelic-assisted therapy
Ethics
Informed consent
Palliative oncology