New Jersey A3189 prohibits wrongful life and wrongful birth lawsuits.
New Jersey A3189 prohibits wrongful life and wrongful birth lawsuits, aiming to protect healthcare providers from liability in such cases. This bill seeks to improve the doctor-patient relationship by reducing the practice of "defensive medicine" and preventing potential coercion to end pregnancies. It also addresses the rising costs of medical malpractice insurance, which have led to a shortage of obstetricians in New Jersey. The bill does not remove liability for intentional misrepresentation or traditional injuries caused by healthcare providers.
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