Is hypnosis or the process of hypnotizing a person, in itself, a medical procedure?
Definitely not! Hypnosis is merely a means of communication, a method of enhancing suggestions, and really creates a superior environment for transmitting ideas. Of course, if the information thus imparted is of a medical nature, then it obviously becomes part of a medical procedure. However, utilizing hypnotic techniques for such self-improvement goals as are dealt with quite often, would not be a medical procedure. In most cases we deal with, as previously stated, a physician’s approval is required before employing hypnotic techniques. As a matter of ethics, such approval assures that no physiological problem exists to contraindicate hypnosis.
