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)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| 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 ...