title: Wrongful life: some of the problems.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000025:Abortion, Eugenic; D035881:Compensation and Redress; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007086:Illegitimacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D033222:Judicial Role; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011640:Public Policy; D011788:Quality of Life; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States; D026712:Value of Life