In Turpin v. Sortini, the California Supreme Court said it was difficult to understand how awarding damages to a child who would not have been born if not for the defendants’ negligence “would disavow in the context of that sentence. Can you construct the moral argument that as a public policy matter, such an award would depreciate the value of human life?

In Turpin v. Sortini, the California Supreme Court said it was difficult to understand how awarding damages to a child who would not have been born if not for the defendants’ negligence “would disavow in the context of that sentence. Can you construct the moral argument that as a public policy matter, such an award would depreciate the value of human life?

Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Practices

4th Edition

ISBN:9780357191651

Author:Bowie

Publisher:Bowie

Chapter9: Legal Aspect Of Health Information Management

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