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Informed Consent and Transformative Experiences in Psychedelic Therapy: A Nuanced Approach

Joel Janhonen, Juuso Kähönen, Joona Räsänen

American Journal of Bioethics July 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2025.2509929 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Psychedelic-assisted therapy
Citations 5
Key points Argues that ignorance about the outcomes of transformative treatments need not undermine patient autonomy, and that prohibitions on such treatments may be unjustified.

Abstract

In his work on informed consent, Daniel Villiger (2025a) credibly argues that ignorance concerning the outcomes of transformative treatments need not undermine patient autonomy, while prohibitions ...