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original society was formed in 1952 as "The British Society of
Dental Hypnosis", a medical section was added in 1955 and it
was renamed "The Dental and Medical Society for the Study of
Hypnosis". In the 1990's there was a split and three societies
National, Scottish and Mets &S were formed. The societies co-operate
and accreditation is recognised by all. There have been joint conferences.
It aims to promote the safe and responsible use of hypnosis in
medicine and dentistry and to educate both our professional colleagues
and the public about hypnosis and its uses.
We run meetings, workshops and training courses.
The GMC/ GDC code of ethics is an example of the ethical code
of our members but each member is answerable to their own professional
body and covered by their own indemnity. We would suggest that those
practising hypnotherapy should already have a primary professional
reason to be in a helping relationship with patients. They should
be in a position to accept clinical responsibility for their actions
and have indemnity cover.
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