This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Regarding medical termination of pregnany, all of the following are true except-: September 2007 
Select and explain. 
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
D: Termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks can be done by medical practitioner without consulting specialist
Answer: D: Termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks can be done by medical practitioner without consulting specialist 
Explanation: 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