Hypnotism in Medicine
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Heinemann. 9/6. Pp. 104. Dr. Magonet is President of the Medical Hypnosis Association and his book, as might be expected, sets out the value of hypnotism in medicine in clear and positive terms. He describes the technique, runs rapidly and rather breezily through the numerous conditions which respond to hypnotic treatment and stresses the dangers of its use by ignorant and irresponsible laymen. He is also at some pains
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