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Why are written prescriptions required?
In Florida, it is unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes unless such person is a practitioner of one of the healing arts, or acts under the supervision, direction, prescription, and responsibility of such a person.
In the State of Florida, according to Statute 485 which regulates the practice of hypnosis, a written prescription is required when hypnosis goals have a therapeutic purpose that supports a medical treatment plan; and when hypnosis is provided by someone other than a member of the healing arts professions.
Written Prescriptions
A written prescription is a form of communication between the referring healing arts professional and the hypnotherapist. It proves the responsible referring member of the healing arts profession authorizes hypnosis for a therapeutic purpose.
When we receive such a written prescription, we seek and require the referring specialist's guidance, direction and supervision. Additionally, we provide the referring health practitioner written feedback about intended hypnotic approaches or modalities, progress and results, and work to assure his or her medical goals for hypnotherapy use are being met.
Can hypnosis for a therapeutic purpose begin without
a written prescription?
No, not in Florida.
Who can write a prescription for hypnosis?
In the State of Florida, "healing arts" professions can write prescriptions for hypnosis. They include the following:
- Chiropractic medicine
- Clinical social work
- Dentistry
- Marriage and family therapy
- Medicine
- Mental health counseling
- Naturopathy
- Optometry
- Osteopathic medicine
- Podiatric medicine
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Surgery
What is the Intent of Statute 485?
The State of Florida has "recognized that hypnosis has attained a significant place as another technique in the treatment of human injury, disease, and illness, both mental and physical."
The statutory intent and purpose is to "regulate the practice of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes."
The Statute was developed to assure competency and protect the safety and health of people who seek hypnosis
for therapeutic purposes.
What should be included in a medical prescription?
The minimum requirements are as follows:
- Patient/Client Name
- Healing Arts Professional's Name
- Date:
- Please provide hypnosis to my patient/client.
- Reason for referral:
HELP from WITHIN HYPNOSIS provides a written prescription format for
healing arts professionals.
Additionally, we regularly communicate with the referring professional to provide progress and summary information, as well as
to ask for direction as needed.
HELP from WITHIN HYPNOSIS
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Port Richey, Florida 34668
What is Hypnotherapy?
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As the name implies, it is hypnosis used for a therapeutic purpose. Hypnosis can be an additional mind-body tool the referring practitioner orders as a medical supportive approach to his or her established medical treatment goals.
