Chico, Victoria.

Genomic negligence : an interest in autonomy as the basis for novel negligence claims generated by genetic technology / Victoria Chico. - London : Routledge, 2011. - xiv, 199 p. ; 24 cm.

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.

9780415495189 (hbk. : alk. paper) RM404.40 9780203817810 (ebook)


Human genetics--Law and legislation--England.
Medical personnel--Malpractice--England.