Abstract
The importance of sexual and relationship sequelae following trauma, surgical or childbirth complications has been recognized by the legal profession (Simanowitz, 1996) and can form part of the plaintiff's case for compensation. This may include fees for sexual and relationship therapy when the relationship has been placed under stress by the problem or more substantial compensation where the relationship has broken down irretrievably. If interim payments are available then therapy can begin before the final hearing, or plaintiffs may opt to fund themselves in anticipation of a final settlement in their favour. A review of 17 medico-legal reports prepared by the author between 1989 and 1996 is presented. Fourteen were medical negligence cases and three were for personal injury. Sixteen of the 17 cases have ended and none has come to court. One is outstanding and awaiting trial in 1998. Of the 16 completed cases, three were dropped and 13 settled out of court in favour of the plaintiff. The discussion focuses on issues raised by these cases and their relevance to the medical and legal professions and sexual and relationship therapy
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