Two Victorian couples are suing the doctors for unable to diagnose Down Syndrome in their unborn babies. The couples said that they are having economic loss as they need to bare on the costs of care of the children. They also said that if they realise that the babies would be born with Down Syndrome, they will abort their pregnancies.
In 2003, there is a rule that set by the High Court which stated that parents can sue the doctors or related authorities of a wrongful birth. New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania have legalised the claim. While in Victoria, the parents can sue for the compensation for the living costs of the children until they have reach the age of 18.
Comment: Due to some careless make by the doctors or the hospitals, it make them unable to diagnose Down Syndrome in the unborn babies, so they should take full responsibility on these cases. However, parents also have the responsibility too. Women who pregnant after 35 years old should be more careful as their babies have the high risk of Down Syndrome. Besides that, pregnant women should practice healthy lifestyle in order to have a healthy baby.
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