Psychedelics in medicine - a call for educational action.
Daniel Shane, Matthew Cho, Sabrina Akhtar
Can Med Educ J August 30, 2024 DOI: 10.36834/cmej.78844 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe article argues that medical education must adapt to prepare physicians for the growing clinical use of psychedelics. It calls for curriculum development to address knowledge gaps about psychedelic-assisted therapies, including their mechanisms, indications, and safety protocols. The authors assert that without educational action, healthcare systems risk inadequate patient care and missed opportunities for innovation. The piece reviews current research trends and regulatory changes, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary training that integrates pharmacology, ethics, and psychotherapy. It concludes that proactive educational reform is essential to ensure competent and ethical integration of psychedelics into medicine.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 1 |
| Key finding | Argues that medical education should incorporate training on psychedelic-assisted therapies to address a gap in current curricula. |
Abstract
Psychedelics in medicine - A call for educational action. An article from journal Canadian Medical Education Journal / Revue canadienne de l'éducation médicale (Volume 15, Number 4, 2024, pp. 1-144), on Érudit.