Wrongful life: some of the problems

Journal of Medical Ethics 13 (2):69-73 (1987)
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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

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10.1136/jme.13.2.69

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Medicine, Morals and the Law.Sheila McLean & Gerry Maher - 1983 - Dartmouth Publishing Company.

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