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Research: PATTISON, Chemotherapy Da
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Abstract
PATTISON, Chemotherapy Day Unit, Sunderland Royal Hospital UK write that the psychological and physical consequences of cancer threaten the wellbeing and quality of life of patients (Fallowfield 1991). The needs of patients are wide-ranging and may include personal and physical demands in addition to support, relaxation and distraction. The authors describes and reviews (30 references) how the skilful use of hypnotherapy may help to care for many of these needs.
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Pattison J. Hypnotherapy: complementary support in cancer care. Nurs Stand. 11(52): 44-6. Sep 17 1997.