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

Joel Janhonen, Juuso Kähönen, Joona Räsänen

The 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.

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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 ...

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