Are Psychedelic Experiences Transformative? Can We Consent to Them?

This article argues, however, that there is limited evidence that psychedelic experiences are transformative in Paul's sense, and that they may not differ in their transformative features from other common medical experiences for which informed consent is clearly possible. Further, even if psychedelic experiences can be transformative, informed consent is still possible. Because psychedelic experiences are importantly different in several respects from other medical experiences, this article closes with recommendations for how these differences should be reflected in informed consent processes.PMID:38662069 | DOI:10.1353/pbm.2024.a919716

Source: Perspectives in Biology and Medicine - April 25, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Brent M Kious Andrew Peterson Amy L McGuire Source Type: research