From Theory to Practice: The Importance of Operationalizing and Measuring Ethical Touch in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
The American Journal of Bioethics January 13, 2025 DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2024.2433425 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Ethical psychedelic therapy Psychedelic medicine ethics Psychedelic psychotherapy ethics Therapeutic well-being Safe therapeutic practices Patient care safety Therapeutic standards Best practices Professional standards Operational framework Assessment tools Professional conduct guidelines |
| Citations | 6 |
Abstract
Neitzke-Spruill et al. (2025) offer an important overview of the ethical considerations around the use of touch within psychedelic assisted therapies (PAT) and MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT). Thei...
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