As when evaluating any program, do not accept the claims of the author as your sole source for your decision.  Take this opportunity to peruse the articles used in the creation of this site or visit any of the links provided to expand not only your understanding of hypnosis but to better ensure you have all the information you require to make an educated choice of providers.

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McCoy LR, "Hypnosis-its relationship to anesthesia."  AANA J 1974 Jun;42(3):227-32

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1997 Landmark Health Care, Sacramento Managed Care Company

1998 Austin, Stanford, Journal of the AMA, 279:1548-1553

1998 Los Angeles Times - comparing utilization in CA with US Surveys.