an interest in autonomy as the basis for novel negligence claims generated by genetic technology /
Victoria Chico.
New York :
Routledge,
2011.
1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Some genetic science which is of significance to novel genomic negligence claims -- The recognition of new interests and corresponding duties of care in English negligence law -- An interest in autonomy as the basis for a new head of damage in negligence : possible interpretations and limitations -- Negligence in reproductive genetics : the wrongfully created person and a claim based on the interest in autonomy -- Negligence in reproductive genetics : the parents' perspective -- Genetic information: failure to disclose a genetic risk -- Genetic information: unwanted disclosure of a genetic risk.
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Advances in human genetics are set to revolutionise the way we think about our health. Within the context of such changing social circumstances, this book identifies novel grievances that might be generated by modern human genetic technologies and considers how the English tort regime might respond to these grievances.