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Erschienen in: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry 2/2021

29.04.2021 | Recent Developments

Lee (a Pseudonym) v Dhupar [2020] NSWDC 717

Failed Sterilization: Should a Healthy Child be Considered a “Compensable Injury”?

verfasst von: Lily Porceddu, Neera Bhatia

Erschienen in: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry | Ausgabe 2/2021

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In a ruling in New South Wales (Lee (a pseudonym) v Dhupar [2020] NSWDC 717), the District Court determined that the cost of rearing a child following a failed sterilization procedure (tubal ligation) caused by the negligence of the medical practitioner cannot be recovered. However, other losses such as economic loss associated with psychiatric or physical injuries due the conception, pregnancy, and birth of a healthy child can be recovered. The court awarded the plaintiff $408,700 (AUD) following a surgical error made during a tubal ligation which resulted in an unplanned pregnancy. …
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Titel
Lee (a Pseudonym) v Dhupar [2020] NSWDC 717
Failed Sterilization: Should a Healthy Child be Considered a “Compensable Injury”?
verfasst von
Lily Porceddu
Neera Bhatia
Publikationsdatum
29.04.2021
Verlag
Springer Singapore
Erschienen in
Journal of Bioethical Inquiry / Ausgabe 2/2021
Print ISSN: 1176-7529
Elektronische ISSN: 1872-4353
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-021-10105-3

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