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Can Medical Hypnosis Accelerate Post-Surgical Wound Healing? Results of a Clinical Trial

Carol Ginandes Ph.D. Harvard Medical School McLean Hospital, USA
,
Patricia Brooks Union Institute and University Clarian Health Partners, USA
,
William Sando Indiana University Medical Center, USA
,
Christopher Jones Indiana University Medical Center, USA
&
John Aker
Pages 333-351 | Published online: 21 Sep 2011

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