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A Follow-up Study of Accident Neurosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

Michael J. Tarsh  and
Claire Royston
Michael J. Tarsh
Affiliation:
Salford Health Authority, Hope Hospital, Salford, M6 8HD
Claire Royston
Affiliation:
Ormskirk District Hospital, Lancashire
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Summary

Thirty five claimants with accident neurosis, in which there were gross perplexing somatic symptoms without demonstrable organic pathology were traced and followed-up in their homes, from one to seven years after compensation was received. Few claimants recovered and such recovery as did take place was unrelated to the time of compensation. Family processes leading to over-protection by relatives were examined and appeared to be vitally important in the prolongation of symptoms. The legal process and the delays involved caused great distress.

Type
Research Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 146 , Issue 1 , January 1985 , pp. 18 - 25
Copyright
Copyright © 1985 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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