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Ethics--the royal road to legitimacy
The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|October 1, 1991
Summary
This address explores ethical issues in clinical hypnosis, offering guidelines for healthcare professionals. Adhering to ethical principles is crucial for hypnosis acceptance in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Medical Hypnosis
- Healthcare Ethics
Background:
- The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis promotes excellence in hypnosis by qualified healthcare professionals.
- This involves advancing research, education, and practice standards in hypnosis.
- Educating on the value, applications, and ethical use of hypnosis is a key mission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss current ethical issues in the practice of hypnosis.
- To provide guidelines for the ethical application of hypnosis in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Presidential address format.
- Discussion of ethical considerations in clinical hypnosis.
Main Results:
- Identified current ethical challenges in hypnosis practice.
- Proposed guidelines for ethical hypnosis application.
Conclusions:
- Acceptance of hypnosis in healthcare delivery necessitates strict adherence to ethical principles.
- Ethical practice is paramount for the legitimacy of hypnosis as a healthcare tool.