Course Description
This course explores the emerging field of infertility litigation at the intersection of medicine and law. Participants will gain a medical foundation in how in-vitro fertilization works, laying the groundwork for understanding liability risks when things go wrong. Key legal theories, including negligence and property versus personhood disputes over embryos will be examined. A featured case study highlights a groundbreaking case of emotional damages for the destruction of embryos, offering insights into how courts are beginning to value reproductive loss.
Syllabus
- Basics of IVF
- Liability risks
- Analysis of legal statutes
- Groundbreaking case study review