Some of the ways to reduce pain are acupuncture (it's the only thing it's good for), cognitive reframing (i.e., changing your attitude), auditory/visual distraction, (e.g., music, romantic fantasies), etc. [Some things that do NOT reduce pain are hypnosis, aromatherapy, TENS,etc.] Why not require pediatricians, nurses, surgeons, obstetricians, etc. to take advatage of these pain reducers? This implies that hospitals should have tape, CD, video, and DVD players available for their patients. Patients, then, should learn of this and decide to bring the tape, etc. of their choice whenever they'll need one.
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You should research your opinions before stating that hypnosis does not work on pain. You are completely wrong. I have been a clinical hypnotherapist for many years and I can induce localised anaesthesia using nothing but hypnosis - I even saw an abdominal operation performed without any chemical anaesthesia where hypnosis alone was used for pain blocking.I do however agree with you in your submission that members of the medical profession should be trained in these techniques for the benefit of patients. Post-operative recovery is typically 5 times better and faster when hypnotherapy is used over chemical anaesthesia and it is encouraging to see that at last, doctors and nurses are at last being trained in such techiques.You really should try it for yourself - you'll like it !