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Hospital phobia: a rapid desensitization technique.

D Waxman

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Hospital phobia, an irrational fear of medical facilities, can be life-threatening if avoidance prevents necessary treatment. Rapid desensitization using hypnosis effectively treated a pregnant patient

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
    • Medical Psychology

    Background:

    • Phobic illnesses are common, yet hospital phobia cases are rarely reported, suggesting many patients conceal symptoms.
    • Avoidance of healthcare due to hospital phobia can pose a significant risk to life during acute medical emergencies.

    Observation:

    • A pregnant patient presented with hospital phobia and suspected disproportion, necessitating medical intervention.
    • The patient's irrational fear of hospitals led to avoidance behavior, potentially endangering her health and pregnancy.

    Findings:

    • A rapid desensitization technique utilizing hypnosis was employed to treat the hospital phobia.
    • The patient underwent five 30-minute hypnosis sessions for desensitization.
    • Following the treatment, the patient was completely symptom-free.

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    Implications:

    • Rapid desensitization with hypnosis offers a simple and effective treatment for hospital phobia.
    • Increased awareness of this desensitization method could reduce health risks associated with concealed phobic conditions.
    • This approach may help patients overcome irrational fears, enabling timely access to critical medical care.