NOVEMBER 2004, VOLUME 32, NUMBER 2, Abstract 5
Utilising Hypnosis for Palliative Care: The Case of PB
Leonie Zadow, Medical Practitioner
PB is a 58-year-old Indian woman with a history of an invasive nasopharangeal squamous cell carcinoma. Initial management was combined intensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy, despite which there was disease progression. She had not tolerated a further attempt with reduced dose chemotherapy. PB was referred to the Hospital Liaison Palliative Care service for assistance with her symptom control, and social issues. The story of her experience with hypnosis, used with benefit for dealing with multiple issues, provides insight into the multifaceted opportunity that hypnotherapy can offer palliative care patients on their journey.