[Visualisation methods for etheric formative forces].
Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy, suggested the development of visualisation methods for "etheric formative forces". The essential methods, their "spiritual scientific" basis and indications are described and their claims critically tested.


CONCLUSIONS
The methods are not validated, the key criteria for diagnostic tests (reproducibility, sensitivity, specifity) are not given.
Medizinischen Dienst der Krankenversicherung in Bayern, München.
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