Regarding medical termination of pregnany, all of the following are true except-: September 2007: (A) Professional secrecy has to be maintained, (B) Woman has the right to abo his fetus without consent of husband, (C) In an emergency,termination of pregnancy can be done by a single doctor, (D) Termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks can be done by medical practitioner without consulting specialist
Answer is D. Ans. D: Termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks can be done by medical practitioner without consulting specialist If the period of pregnancy is: Below 12 weeks, it can be terminated by on the opinion of a single doctor. If the period is between 12-20 weeks, two doctors must agree, though only one can do it once the opinion is formed In an emergency, even after 20 weeks a single doctor can perform it. Consent of the husband for MTP is not required