Publisher's Synopsis
Medical Hypnosis by L.W. de Laurence is a comprehensive guide to the practice of hypnosis in the medical field. The book covers the history and theory of hypnosis, as well as its practical applications for pain management, anesthesia, and other medical treatments. It also includes detailed instructions for performing hypnotic inductions and suggestions, along with case studies and examples of successful hypnosis sessions. The author emphasizes the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the use of hypnosis in healthcare, and provides guidance on working with patients who may be skeptical or resistant to the practice. This book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals seeking to incorporate hypnosis into their practice, as well as for anyone interested in the therapeutic potential of this powerful technique.1901. Partial Contents: Science of Hypnotism; Instructions for Testing Subjects; Inducing Hypnotic Sleep; Fascination; Celebrated Table Method; Stage Hypnotism; Lock Method; Nancy Method; Favorite Method for Physicians; Hypnotizing by Rotating Mirror; Post-Hypnotic Suggestion; Anesthesia; Cataleptic or Rigid State; Lethargy or Death Trance; Clairvoyant or Second Sight; Self-Induced; By Telegraph, Telephone or Mail; People Hypnotized against their Will; Instantly Hypnotized;Different Stages; How to Awaken; Treatment by Suggestion; Hypnotism and Medicine; Hypnotism and Crime; Hypnotizing Animals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.