Dr R. G. Edwards of the University of Cambridge puts forward some personal opinions arising from a discussion at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies on aspects of fair compensation for injuries sustained before birth.
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The Problem of Compensation for Antenatal Injuries. Nature 246, 54–55 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/246054a0
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