title: Clinical hypnosis - a perspective.
abstract: Hypnosis and trance states are as old as man himself. Over the years, many misconceptions concerning this phenomenon have arisen from lack of knowledge and misrepresentations in the literature and on the stage; however, these are being dispelled as more scientific research into the nature of hypnosis is undertaken. When applied in accordance with ethical principles, hypnotherapy has a very wide range of clinical applications, only one of which is psychotherapy. This overview of the current status of medical hypnosis includes a discussion of misconceptions, myths, and dangers, as well as an outline of common uses.
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