Table of Contents

1. The nature of the troubled pregnancy; 2. Voluntary and involuntary termination of pregnancy; 3. Ante-natal care and the action for wrongful birth; 4. Unsuccessful sterilisation; 5. Uncovenanted pregnancy and disability; 6. Wrongful neonatal life; 7. The management of the disabled neonate; 8. Conclusion.

Promotional Information

Mason explores aspects of pregnancy which involve medico-legal intervention, including unwanted or undesired pregnancies.

About the Author

Professor J. K. Mason is an Honorary Fellow at the School of Law, University of Edinburgh.

Reviews

'… this book is a cogent and insightful analysis of the 'troubled pregnancy'. As one would expect, it is written and is a pleasure to read. it should appeal to a variety of readers including lawyers, ethicists and healthcare professionals. it should also appeal to both students and qualified academics. … I would strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in the legal regulation of the management of the 'troubled pregnancy'.' Script-ed