Asked by Phindokuhle Talent on Sep 30, 2024
Thalia's new dentist plans to use hypnosis,instead of anesthesia,while he works on Thalia's teeth.Thalia asks you if she should go along with this,or if she should find another dentist.What should you tell her,based on research into the effects of hypnosis
A) Once she is no longer hypnotized, her sensitivity to pain will show a rebound effect.
B) Hypnosis typically has no effect on the experience of pain.
C) Hypnosis is effective as an anesthetic only when it is used in conjunction with sedatives.
D) Hypnosis has been an effective substitute for some anesthetic drugs for some people.
Anesthesia
A medical treatment that prevents patients from feeling pain during surgery or other procedures by inducing a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness.
Hypnosis
A trance-like state of heightened suggestibility, focused attention, and deep relaxation.
Rebound Effect
The phenomenon in which the symptoms of a condition reappear or worsen after stopping or reducing treatment, often seen in medication use.
- Understand the efficacy and applications of hypnosis in pain management and medical procedures.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the efficacy and applications of hypnosis in pain management and medical procedures.