James A E, Fleischer A C, James J C, James E, Boehm F, Bundy A
Health Matrix. 1989 Spring;7(1):54-7.
Although often used interchangeably, "wrongful birth" and "wrongful life" are distinct legal concepts. Wrongful birth involves the physician's duty to impart to expectant parents information about potential fetal defects. Wrongful life suits reflect the child's right to recovery for life-long suffering as a result of the physician's inadequate pre- or peri-natal care. Modern medical imaging techniques can play a major role in the diagnosis of interuterine malformations; this article explores the legal duties which may be imposed upon physicians who interpret such tests.
虽然“错误出生”和“错误生命”这两个术语常常被交替使用，但它们是截然不同的法律概念。“错误出生”涉及医生向准父母告知潜在胎儿缺陷信息的义务。“错误生命”诉讼反映了儿童因医生产前或围产期护理不足而遭受终身痛苦要求赔偿的权利。现代医学成像技术在子宫内畸形的诊断中可以发挥重要作用；本文探讨了对解读此类检查结果的医生可能施加的法律责任。
