Physician Referral Form

 

 

Guidelines for a Physician Referral.

REQUIRED FOR PAIN RELIEF

 

The referral must contain the following elements:

 

 

Must be on doctor’s prescription pad or letterhead.

 

Must state words to the effect, “Hypnotherapy is permissible for    PATIENT’S NAME   ,

for the reduction or elimination of pain from;

 

                             (Long Hand Diagnosis)                     (Diagnosis Code)

 

Additional instructions or comments welcome.

 

Doctor’s signature and the date.

 

 

Dear Doctor:

             Giving this referral in no way implies that you are guaranteeing results. 

However you can help your patient to have a positive expectation, as this has been shown to improve results.1

 

For a detailed explanation of Hypnotic Pain Relief, please see the links below.

 

 

Best regards.

 

Sincerely,

 

E. Everett Horsley, BS, Psy.

Director, ABOVE and BEYOND stress, LLC

 

 

Hypnotherapy - Because It Works

Copyright 2006-2008 ABOVE and BEYOND stress, LLC

All Rights Reserved

 

References

 

1 Barling, N. R. & Raine, S. J. (2005). Some effects of hypnosis on negative affect and

            immune system response. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental

            Hypnosis 33 (2) p. 165