Abstract
Psychedelics have the ability to fundamentally alter the consciousness of individuals who take them and thus pose unique legal risks for psychiatrists interested in incorporating them into their practice. Several issues related to malpractice may be relevant, including absence of standards of care, risk of harm, inappropriate treatment, and the doctrine of respondeat superior. In addition to malpractice, psychiatrists should be aware of other potential civil claims, including battery and the intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress. Before providing psychedelic treatments to patients, psychiatrists should understand and mitigate their risk of malpractice and other civil claims.
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