Wrongful life: some of the problems

The author considers that some of the reasonings used by both the American and English courts against recognising a wrongful life claim are far from persuasive. However, there may indeed be strong public policy reasons against judicial recognition of such a claim. If judicial remedy is not possible...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of medical ethics 1987-06, Vol.13 (2), p.69-73
1. Verfasser:	Liu, A N
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abortion Abortion, Eugenic Bioethics Child molestation Childbirth Children Civil damages Compensation and Redress Defendants Disabled Persons Female Flood damage Humans Illegitimacy - legislation & jurisprudence Judicial Role Male Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence Physical trauma Plaintiffs Public Policy Quality of Life United Kingdom United States Value of Life
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Zusammenfassung:	The author considers that some of the reasonings used by both the American and English courts against recognising a wrongful life claim are far from persuasive. However, there may indeed be strong public policy reasons against judicial recognition of such a claim. If judicial remedy is not possible for children in wrongful life situations, society ought to assist them in the alleviation of some of the practical problems caused by deformities.
ISSN:	0306-6800 1473-4257
DOI:	10.1136/jme.13.2.69