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J Med Ethics 36:152-154 doi:10.1136/jme.2009.033183
  • Ethics

Sex rights for the disabled?

  1. Jacob M Appel
  1. Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, New York, USA
  1. Correspondence to Dr Jacob M Appel, 140 Claremont Ave #3D, New York, NY 10027, USA; jacobmappel{at}gmail.com
  • Received 8 September 2009
  • Revised 9 November 2009
  • Accepted 10 November 2009

Abstract

The public discourse surrounding sex and severe disability over the past 40 years has largely focused on protecting vulnerable populations from abuse. However, health professionals and activists are increasingly recognising the inherent sexuality of disabled persons and attempting to find ways to accommodate their intimacy needs. This essay explores several ethical issues arising from such efforts.

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  • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.

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