A Melbourne couple is suing the Royal Children's Hospital for failing to diagnose a genetic disorder in their first child – an error they allege caused them to have another child with severe disabilities. In a case highlighting the complexities of genetic testing, the couple is also considering legal action against a cousin who knew they were a carrier of the condition affecting their family, Fragile X Syndrome. The cousin allegedly withheld the information even though other family members were at risk of having children with the condition. The couple, who do not want to be named, said that after their first born showed...
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