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. 1992;11(1-2):67-72.

Informed consent and 'wrongful birth': the Austrian Supreme Court's approach

E Bernat  1
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Informed consent and 'wrongful birth': the Austrian Supreme Court's approach

E Bernat. Med Law. 1992.

Abstract

This article examines to what extent the Austrian Supreme Court is willing to apply the theory of informed consent and wrongful birth. In the decision at issue the judges came to the conclusion that a physician need not inform about every single risk of medical therapy. With regard to wrongful birth, the court left open for further discussion whether maintenance costs which were caused by a physician's negligent conduct are a matter of compensation.

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