Barriers and Facilitators to the Equitable Access of Psychedelic Medical Care and Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
AJOB Neuroscience April 3, 2023 DOI: 10.1080/21507740.2023.2188296 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | The reference list highlights the growing intersection of palliative care and psychedelic medicine, with sources addressing ethical frameworks, clinical applications, and provider attitudes. It includes systematic reviews on dignity therapy and microdosing, and ethical analyses of psychedelic use in dementia and pediatric care, suggesting a field exploring new interventions for existential distress. |
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