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A 28-year old nurse form the north of England is applying for legal aid to sue the NHS for the psychological trauma she claims to have experienced due to an abortion four years ago (BMJ 22 Jun 02). After the birth of her son 2 1/2 years ago, she came to the verge of a nervous breakdown, from feelings of guilt. She had been given no advice about possible adverse psychological effects. A comment from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists was notably unsympathetic. Dr. D. K Phillips, a Consultant Psychotherapist, wrote to the Daily Telegraph (17 June 02): "I see about one patient a month who is suffering from intractable guilt self-denigration and anxiety as a result of an abortion, often years before." Note: the British Victims of Abortion helpline is 0845 603 8501.
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