The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 4 , Pages 438-439 , October 2006

Hypnosis: An important multifaceted therapy

  • Ran D. Anbar, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr Ran D. Anbar, Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00683-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.07.019

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 4 , Pages 438-439 , October 2006

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