Suggestion therapy and clinical hypnosis.
The family physician is in a unique position to care for the total needs of the patient. Suggestion therapy and clinical hypnosis are helpful in managing the psychologic aspects of disease in all age groups beyond five years, and are well within the purview of family physicians. Learning these techniques can enhance th physician's ability to care for the whole patient.
D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D008954:Models, Biological; D011613:Psychotherapy; D013404:Suggestion