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 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractDaniel Villiger argues that a patient's ignorance about the outcomes of transformative treatments does not necessarily undermine their autonomy, challenging the view that such ignorance should prohibit access to these treatments.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Medicine Psychology |
| Citations | 5 |
| Key finding | Ignorance concerning the outcomes of transformative treatments need not undermine patient autonomy. |
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 ...