Critiquing Medical Exceptionalism: Toward a Transcultural Psychedelic Bioethics
The American Journal of Bioethics January 2, 2025 DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2024.2433450 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Bioethics American exceptionalism Psychoanalysis Law |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key points | Argues that medical exceptionalism is only one of several legitimate frameworks for psychedelic access, and that a pluralistic model may better serve diverse societal needs. |
Abstract
Cohen and Marks (2025) discuss medical exceptionalism within the context of psychedelic access pathways, noting that the medical model is just one of many possible approaches to using, understandin...
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