Ackers v Wigan Health Authority

(1991) 2 Med LR 232

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

and Mr Justice RUSSELL

Damages — Caesarian section operation — Patient conscious during operation — Liability admitted — Experience followed by illness of psychiatric nature — Sexual relations with husband affected — Refusal to undergo operations for cyst removal and varicose veins due to fear of general anaesthesia — Appropriate quantum of damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities