Gary Marchant, PhD, JD, Regents’ Professor of Law, Faculty Director, Center for Law, Science & Innovation, Arizona State University

The failure of health care providers to utilize genomics has been identified as one of the major roadblocks to the success of clinical genomics.  This presentation will critically evaluate whether medical malpractice liability can improve the appropriate and accurate use of genomics by providers.  In assessing this issue, the presentation will discuss the frequency of legal errors in clinical genomics, the impact of potential liability on behavior change and deterrence, the impediments to redressing those errors through litigation, the potential adverse side effects of litigation including defensive medicine and legal uncertainty, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of litigation as a risk management strategy.

Seminar on Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetics

12:00-1:00 pm

Rm. 405A and B, Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, 10th Floor, Presbyterian Hospital (PH) Building, 622 W. 168th Street, NYC