A 14 years old rape victim with 22 weeks of gestation coming to hospital. All of the following can be done except:
(A) Male doctor can examine her with female attendant (B) Gynecologist can abo the fetus upon the patient request (C) No need to collect vaginal swab (D) UPT not required
(B) Ans. b. Gynecologist can abo the fetus upon the patient requestConsent of woman is required before conducting aboion. Written consent of guardian is required if the woman is a minor (<18 years) or mentally ill person. In the question, age of patient is 14 years only, so the consent of the guardian is required for termination. Termination is permitted upto 20 weeks of pregnancy only. So, gynecologist cannot abo the fetus upon the patient request.