Wrongful Birth - Child Born with Undiagnosed Defects During Pregnancy

Wrongful Birth - Child Born with Undiagnosed Defects During Pregnancy

Wrongful Birth - Child Born with Undiagnosed Defects During Pregnancy

Comprehensive guide on wrongful birth claims - when a child is born with defects that could and should have been diagnosed during pregnancy.

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Table of Contents

Pre-Pregnancy Tests for Detecting Risk of Defects

•Types of genetic pre-pregnancy tests
•When tests are recommended
•Doctor's duty to refer for testing

Pregnancy Monitoring Tests for Detecting Fetal Defects

•Ultrasound examinations
•Screening tests
•Invasive tests (CVS, amniocentesis)
•Test timeline

What Happens When Defects Are Diagnosed?

•Is pregnancy termination always possible?
•Pregnancy termination committees
•Parents' rights

Doctor's Duty When Defects Are Diagnosed

•Duty of disclosure and notification
•Explaining available options
•Proper medical documentation

How to Sue for Undiagnosed Defects During Pregnancy

•Cause of action
•Proving negligence
•Statute of limitations

Doctor's Duty to Recommend Tests Outside Health Basket

•Tests not covered by health insurance
•Doctor's duty to inform
•Liability for not recommending

Damages and Who Can Sue - Child or Parents?

•Parents' claim
•Child's claim
•Different types of damages
•Calculating compensation

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