Regarding medical termination of pregnany, all of the following are true except-: September 2007
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
Professional secrecy has to be maintained
Woman has the right to abo his fetus without consent of husband
In an emergency,termination of pregnancy can be done by a single doctor
Termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks can be done by medical practitioner without consulting specialist