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Ethical Considerations at the Intersection Between Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Medical Assistance in Dying

Daniel Rosenbauma University Health Network;b University of TorontoORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4846-9380View further author information
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Matthew Chob University of TorontoView further author information
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Evan Schneiderb University of Toronto;c Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative CareView further author information
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Sarah Halesa University Health Network;b University of TorontoORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6404-8124View further author information
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Daniel Z. Buchmana University Health Network;b University of Toronto;d Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 139-141 | Published online: 25 Apr 2023

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